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slow loris

 

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Noun slow loris has 1 sense
  1. slow loris, Nycticebus tardigradua, Nycticebus pygmaeus - stocky lemur of southeastern Asia
    --1 is a kind of lemur
    --1 is a member of Nycticebus, genus Nycticebus

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Slow Loris

Definition:

The slow loris is a small, arboreal mammal native to Southeast Asia. It belongs to the family Nycticebidae and is characterized by its slow movements and venomous bite.

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Noun

1. A small, nocturnal primate with large eyes and a short tail, known for its deliberate movements.

Example sentence: The slow loris is an adorable creature often seen hanging upside down from tree branches.

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Adjective

1. Characterized by slowness or a lack of speed.

Example sentence: The slow loris moved gingerly along the tree branch, taking its time to reach for the fruit.

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Verb

1. To move slowly or at a leisurely pace.

Example sentence: The tired hiker decided to slow loris his way down the steep mountain slope.

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