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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesloris
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lo-ris
"O loris é um primata noturno que se move lentamente entre as árvores."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, slow-moving primate of the family Lorisidae, characterized by large eyes and a nocturnal lifestyle.
"The loris is known for its unique ability to move silently through the trees." - 2
Any of several species of lorises, which are known for their large eyes and are often found in tropical forests.
"The slender loris is particularly famous for its delicate appearance and shy nature."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'loris' originates from the Latin word 'loris', which referred to a type of slow-moving primate. The word has been used in English since the 18th century to describe these nocturnal animals found in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Loris" is said worldwide
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loris
Transliteration: lo-ris
"Le loris est un primate nocturne qui se déplace lentement."
Loris
Transliteration: lo-ris
"Der Loris ist bekannt für seine großen Augen und seine langsame Bewegung."
loris
Transliteration: lo-ris
"Il loris è un primate notturno che vive nelle foreste tropicali."
loris
Transliteration: lo-ris
"El loris es conocido por su movimiento lento y sigiloso."
loris
Transliteration: lo-ris
"O loris é um primata noturno que se move lentamente entre as árvores."
लोरेस
Transliteration: lo-res
"लोरेस एक धीमी गति वाला प्राइमेट है जो रात में सक्रिय होता है।"
懒猴
Transliteration: lǎn hóu
"懒猴是一种以缓慢移动著称的夜行性灵长类动物。"
로리스
Transliteration: lo-ris
"로리스는 느리게 움직이는 야행성 영장류입니다."
ロリス
Transliteration: ro-risu
"ロリスは夜行性の動物で、ゆっくりとした動きが特徴です。"
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