tarsier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tarsier.wav /ˈtaɹʃi.əɹ/

Word forms

tarsier tarsiers

Etymology

From French tarsier, from Latin tarsus, from Ancient Greek ταρσός (tarsós, “wickerwork mat"; "broad, flat surface"”).

Synonyms

Related words

Tarsiidae

Derived words

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