langur

/læŋˈɡʊr/ /lɑŋˈɡʊr/

Meanings

noun

Any of the Old World monkeys of the subfamily Colobinae, in the genera Simias, Trachypithecus (lutungs), Presbytis, (surilis), and Semnopithecus, (gray langurs).

Examples :

"The tourists watched a family of gray langurs playfully jumping between the trees in the Indian forest. "

noun

A gibbon of the genus Hoolock.

Examples :

""Researchers observed the langur swinging effortlessly through the dense forest canopy." "

animal biology organism nature

Related Words

tourists noun

/ˈtʊərɪsts/ /ˈtɔːrɪsts/

Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

"During the summer, the small beach town is crowded with tourists who are there to relax and enjoy the sun. "

swinging verb

/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

"The plant swung in the breeze."

subfamily noun

/ˈsʌbˌfæmɪli/ /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/

A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe

"In biology class, we learned that dogs (Canidae family) are further classified into different groups, like the subfamily Caninae, which includes wolves, foxes, and jackals. "

jumping verb

/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

"Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high."

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

langurs noun

/ˈlæŋɡərz/

Any of the Old World monkeys of the subfamily Colobinae, in the genera Simias, Trachypithecus (lutungs), Presbytis, (surilis), and Semnopithecus, (gray langurs).

"While hiking in India, we saw several langurs swinging through the trees, their long tails helping them balance. "

observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

effortlessly adverb

/ˈef.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈef.ɚt.ləs.li/

Without effort; without difficulty or struggle.

"She hoisted the child effortlessly and plopped him in bed."

monkeys noun

/ˈmʌŋkiz/

Any member of the clade Simiiformes not also of the clade Hominoidea containing humans and apes, from which they are usually, but not universally, distinguished by smaller size, a tail, and cheek pouches.

"He had been visiting an area zoo when a monkey swung from its tree perch, swiped his glasses and hurled them into a hippo hole."

watched verb

/wɒtʃt/ /wɑtʃt/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I watched a movie last night. "

researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "

playfully adverb

/ˈpleɪfəli/ /ˈpleɪfʊli/

In a playful manner.

"The kitten playfully batted at the dangling string. "