"ruffed lemur" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ruffed lemurs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ruffed lemur (plural ruffed lemurs)
  1. Any of several nocturnal lemurs of the genus Varecia, from Madagascar that have white ruffs around the face. Categories (lifeform): Prosimians Derived forms: black-and-white ruffed lemur (taxonomic: Varecia variegata), red ruffed lemur (taxonomic: Varecia rubra)
    Sense id: en-ruffed_lemur-en-noun-2dMUUnSv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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