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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prosimians

/prəˈsɪmiənz/ noun · British & US
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What does prosimians mean?

noun

Prosimians are a group of primates that include lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers. They are generally smaller and more primitive than monkeys and apes.

Example

"The zoo was home to a variety of prosimians, including ring-tailed lemurs and slow lorises."

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