tarsioid

tarsioid: I. \\ˈtärsēˌȯid\ adjective
Etymology: in sense 1, from New Latin Tarsioidea; in sense 2, from tarsier + -oid

1. : of or relating to the Tarsioidea

a tarsioid prosimian

2. : resembling or resembling that of a tarsier

a tarsioid foot

a tarsioid stage of development
II. noun (-s)
: a tarsioid primate : tarsier

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tarsioid — tar·si·oid … English syllables
prosimian — /proh sim ee euhn/, adj. 1. belonging or pertaining to the primate suborder Prosimii, characterized by nocturnal habits, a long face with a moist snout, prominent whiskers, large mobile ears, and large, slightly sideways facing eyes, comprising… … Universalium

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