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golden potto

golden potto

9.9
A small yellowish animal from West African forests that is active at night and eats insects and fruit
  • noun
translation icon : potto dorado
  • Researchers observed the golden potto feeding on insects and fruit at night.

Examples

  • The golden potto is found in the tropical forests of West Africa.

  • Because of habitat loss, the golden potto faces growing threats in the wild.

  • The golden potto is known for its unique appearance.

  • Did you see the golden potto at the zoo?

  • The golden potto is a nocturnal primate that primarily lives in the trees of West Africa.

  • Conservation efforts are crucial to protecting the golden potto from extinction.

  • Due to its small size and yellowish fur, the golden potto can easily blend into its forest habitat.

Synonyms

angwantibo
vsgolden potto
  • Specialized
9.9

A small monkey that lives in trees in West Africa with yellow or golden fur

is the West African common name stressing yellowish color
Arctocebus calabarensis
vsgolden potto
  • Specialized
9.9

A small primate from West and Central Africa that is active at night and has golden fur

is the common West African name focused on yellowish appearance

Surface Forms

golden potto singular
golden pottos plural

Morphology

golden + potto

The phrase is a simple adjective + noun composition: 'golden' describes the color and 'potto' names the animal, so the meaning is a potto that is golden/yellowish. This straightforward modification pattern is common across languages and follows standard English composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Golden potto is a simple name that paints its picture: golden shows the animal's yellow colour and potto is a local word for a small, slow primate active at night, so the name means 'a small yellowish primate'.