prosimian

pro sim i an |prōˈsimēən proʊˈsɪmiən |Zoology ▶noun a primitive primate of a group that includes the lemurs, lorises, bushbabies, and tarsiers. [Suborder Prosimii, order Primates: several families. ] ▶adjective of or relating to the prosimians. Compare with simian. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from pro- 2 ‘before ’ + simian .

prosimian

prosimian |prəʊˈsɪmɪən |Zoology ▶noun a primitive primate of a group that includes the lemurs, lorises, bushbabies, and tarsiers. ●Suborder Prosimii, order Primates: several families. ▶adjective relating to the prosimians. Compare with simian. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from pro- 2 ‘before ’ + simian .