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Definition of Loris

1. n. Any one of several species of small lemurs of the genus Stenops. They have long, slender limbs and large eyes, and are arboreal in their habits. The slender loris (S. gracilis), of Ceylon, in one of the best known species.

Definition of Loris

1. Noun. Any of several small, slow-moving primates, of the family ''Lorisidae'', found in India and southeast Asia. ¹

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Definition of Loris

1. an Asian lemur [n -RISES]

Medical Definition of Loris

1. Any one of several species of small lemurs of the genus Stenops. They have long, slender limbs and large eyes, and are arboreal in their habits. The slender loris (S. Gracilis), of Ceylon, in one of the best known species. Alternative forms: lori. Origin: Loris, or lori, the indigenous East Indian name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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