galago
/ɡəˈleɪɡəʊ/
galago noun: any of several species of small, nocturnal and arboreal African primates, of the family Galagidae, with a catlike head and very large, translucent eyes.
Noun
galago (plural galagos or galagoes)
- Any of several species of small, nocturnal and arboreal African primates, of the family Galagidae, with a catlike head and very large, translucent eyes.
- From the trees comes the doleful cry of the black-faced dioch, and the weary rustle of galagos creeping back to their nests after a meticulous night's prowl.1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin, published 2006, page 146
galago meaning in Malay
galago in Malay
- primate
- galago
Synonyms of galago
Forms of galago
| plural | galagos |
|---|---|
| plural | galagoes |
Origin of galago
Scientific Latin / translingual Galago (as a genus name), probably from Wolof golo (“monkey”).
Words formed from galago
Words that rhyme with galago
Questions about galago
- What does galago mean?
- Galago means any of several species of small, nocturnal and arboreal African primates, of the family Galagidae, with a catlike head and very large, translucent eyes.
- What is galago in Malay?
- Galago in Malay is galago. See Galago meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is galago?
- Galago is a noun.
- How do you pronounce galago?
- Galago is pronounced /ɡəˈleɪɡəʊ/ (UK).
- What is the plural of galago?
- The plural of galago is galagos.
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