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tarsiers

/ˈtɑːrsiərz/ /ˈtɑːrziərz/

Meanings
noun
An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.

Examples :

"While visiting the Philippines, we were excited to see tarsiers, tiny primates with enormous eyes, in their natural habitat. "
animal biology nature organism

Related Words

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islands noun

/ˈaɪləndz/

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

"We took a boat trip to visit some small islands off the coast. "

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enormous adjective

/ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/

Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.

"Her enthusiasm for the project was enormous; it was unusual and extraordinary for someone so typically reserved. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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primate noun

/ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/

A mammal of the order Primates, including simians and prosimians.

"Primates range from lemurs to gorillas."

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insectivorous adjective

/ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/

Feeding on insects.

"The Venus flytrap is an insectivorous plant that traps and digests insects for nutrients. "

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natural noun

/ˈnætʃəɹəl/ /-ɚəl/

A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

"The new student was a natural from Japan. "

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primates noun

/ˈpɹaɪmeɪts/

A mammal of the order Primates, including simians and prosimians.

"Primates range from lemurs to gorillas."

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habitat noun

/ˈhæbɪtæt/

Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.

"This park offers important amphibian habitat and breeding area."

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southeast

/ˌsaʊθˈiːst/ /ˌsʌʊθˈiːst/

The direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135°, abbreviated as SE.

"The school picnic is located in the southeast corner of the park. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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visiting verb

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "

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excited verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."