lemur

le·mur

noun \ˈlē-mər\

Definition of LEMUR

: any of various arboreal chiefly nocturnal prosimian primates (superfamily Lemuroidea) that were formerly widespread but are now largely confined to Madagascar and that usually have a longish muzzle, large eyes, very soft woolly fur, and a long furry tail

Illustration of LEMUR

Origin of LEMUR

New Latin, from Latin lemures, plural, ghosts

First Known Use: 1795

Rhymes with LEMUR

creamer, dreamer, femur, reamer, schemer, screamer, seamer, steamer, streamer