galago

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears

Etymology

Scientific Latin / translingual Galago (as a genus name), probably from Wolof golo (“monkey”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

bushbaby, bush baby

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