aye-aye

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Noun aye-aye has 1 sense

aye-aye, Daubentonia madagascariensis - nocturnal lemur with long bony fingers and rodent-like incisor teeth closely related to the lemurs
--₁ is a kind of lemur
--₁ is a member of Daubentonia, genus Daubentonia

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Aye-aye

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A small and rare lemur native to Madagascar, characterized by its long finger used for tapping on trees to locate insects.

Sample Sentence: The aye-aye is a nocturnal primate known for its unique foraging technique.

Part of Speech: Interjection

Sense 1:

An expression of agreement, affirmation, or approval.

Sample Sentence: A: "Shall we go to the beach tomorrow?" B: "Aye-aye! That sounds like a fantastic idea."