Lemur

Pronunciation: /ˈliːmər/

Definitions of lemur

noun a type of primate found in Madagascar, typically with a pointed snout and large eyes

Example Sentences

A1 A lemur is a type of primate that lives in Madagascar.

A2 Lemurs are known for their large, expressive eyes and long tails.

B1 Scientists study lemurs to learn more about their behavior and habitat.

B2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect lemurs from extinction.

C1 The lemurs' natural habitat is being threatened by deforestation and climate change.

C2 Researchers have discovered new species of lemurs in remote areas of Madagascar.

Examples of lemur in a Sentence

formal The lemur is a primate native to Madagascar.

informal I saw a cute lemur at the zoo yesterday.

slang That lemur is totally chill, dude.

figurative Her mind was racing like a lemur jumping from tree to tree.

Grammatical Forms of lemur

• past tense: lemured
• plural: lemurs
• comparative: more lemur
• superlative: most lemur
• present tense: lemurs
• future tense: will lemur
• perfect tense: have lemur
• continuous tense: is lemur-ing
• singular: lemur
• positive degree: lemur
• infinitive: to lemur
• gerund: lemuring
• participle: lemured

Origin and Evolution of lemur

First Known Use: 1795 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lemur' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'lemures', which was used to describe restless and wandering spirits in Roman mythology.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lemur' shifted from its original mythological meaning to refer to the primates found in Madagascar, due to their nocturnal and elusive nature similar to the spirits in Roman mythology.