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Large lemur
Answer for the clue "Large lemur ", 5 letters:
indri
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Word definitions for indri in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Indris \In"dris\, Indri \In"dri\, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any lemurine animal of the genus Indris . Note: Several species are known, all of them natives of Madagascar, as the diadem indris ( Indris diadema ), which has a white ruff around the forehead; the woolly ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1839, European name for the babakoto, a lemur-like arboreal primate of Madagascar ( Indris Lichanotus ); the common story since late 19c. is that the name was given in error by French naturalist Pierre Sonnerat (1748-1814), c.1780, from mistaken use of ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn [syn: indris , Indri indri , Indri brevicaudatus ]
Usage examples of indri.
The indri wore canvas pants and vest over his black and white fur, and his bright yellow eyes stared at them from behind round rose-colored glasses with thin lenses.
I wrote a history paper on the unity of the cultures on Kurl, Indri VII, and Sothis III.
I wanted to tell him how much I despised him, but the woman Indris was suddenly right near me, her hand reaching for my arm.
I took my own rum at following with Indris beside me, and the rest of the crowd came behind us.
The surprisingly large house was white with blue trim, and Indris gestured to the fence that didn't quite go with the rest.
When I was through and had also finished a second cup of brew, Indris led me toward the back of the house while Veslin took Kylin in another direction.
During the meal we'd learned that Indris had already sent one of the village children to get clothing that would fit Kylin, so he, too, could get straight to bathing.
Knowing the truth might put Indris and her father in danger, and I refused to do that to them.
The only clothes Indris had had to give me was a long-skirted red print dress that no longer fit her, and although it wasn't quite as long on me it wasn't in any way short—or even close to the leathers I was used to wearing.
His skin darkened as his fist closed tight around the copper goblet he held, and his words broke through the change of subject Indris had been hastily trying to make.
VesHn said to Indris before my bristling antagonist could decide on what to argue about next, rising from his chair with his wine cup still in his hand.
I said to Indris, then turned to VesHn with a smile as I got to my feet.
You say Indris made her own decision and you're right in that, but she didn't find her happiness alone.
As I neared the kitchen I could tell Indris was in the middle of cooking things from the delicious smells coming out to meet me, but as enticing as the overall aroma was it did nothing to raise an appetite in me.
In the meanwhile we can spend some more time visiting with Indris and Veslin.