lemuriform

/lɛmʊˈraɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the lemurs; of or pertaining to the infraorder Lemuriformes, an infraorder of primates that includes the lemurs and lorises.

“The lemuriform primates are found only in Madagascar.”

2. noun

a member of the infraorder Lemuriformes.

“The lemuriforms are a diverse group of primates.”

Synonyms

  • lemurine
  • primates

Antonyms

  • hominid
  • humanoid