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Tarsius
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae
Synonyms genus tarsiusSource: WordNet 3.0
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A genus of nocturnal lemurine mammals having very large eyes and ears, a long tail, and very long proximal tarsal bones; -- called also <i>malmag</i>, <i>spectral lemur</i>, <i>podji</i>, and <i>tarsier</i>.
Source: webster1913