See Also: prosimian(dictionary)

prosimian (iou)



prosimian noun & adjective. L19.
[from PRO-2 + SIMIAN.]
Zoology.
A. noun. A mammal of the suborder Prosimii of primitive, mostly arboreal primates including lemurs, lorises, galagos, and tarsiers. L19.
b. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or designating a prosimian or prosimians. L19.
prosimious adjective (rare) = PROSIMIAN adjective M19.