Lemur Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫimɝ

LEE-mer

UK

lˈiːmɐ

LEE-muh

Definition

A lemur is a small, tree-dwelling primate with large eyes and a long tail, native to the island of Madagascar.

Usage & Nuances

'Lemur' is used for Madagascar primates only; not all monkeys are lemurs. The word is scientific/formal and not used in casual slang. Commonly appears in documentaries and animal books.

• Spanish: lémur
• Portuguese (BR): lêmure
• Portuguese (PT): lémure
• Chinese (Simplified): 狐猴
• Chinese (Traditional): 狐猴
• Hindi: लैमूर
• Arabic: ليمور
• Bengali: লেমুর
• Russian: лемур
• Japanese: キツネザル
• Vietnamese: vượn cáo
• Korean: 여우원숭이
• Turkish: lemur
• Urdu: لیمر
• Indonesian: lemur

Example Sentences

A lemur has a long tail.

basic

The lemur lives in Madagascar.

basic

We saw a lemur at the zoo.

basic

Lemurs are only found in the wild in Madagascar.

natural

Some lemurs are active at night and sleep during the day.

natural

The animated movie 'Madagascar' made lemurs famous around the world.

natural