tarsier

Philippine tarsier Tarsius syrichta

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

From French tarsier, from Latin tarsus, from Ancient Greek ταρσός ("wickerwork mat"; "broad, flat surface"")

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