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woolly indris

woolly indris

9.9
A lemur active at night with thick grey-brown fur and a long tail from Madagascar
  • noun
translation icon : indri lanudo
  • The woolly indris are known for their haunting calls at night in the rainforests of Madagascar.

Examples

  • Unlike some other lemurs, woolly indris have particularly thick fur to keep them warm in the cool nights.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitats of woolly indris from deforestation.

  • The woolly indris is known for its unique vocalizations.

  • Have you ever seen a woolly indris in the wild?

  • The woolly indris uses its long tail to help balance while jumping between branches in the rainforests of Madagascar.

  • At dusk, you can hear the distinctive calls of the woolly indris echoing through the trees.

  • With their thick grey-brown fur, woolly indris are well adapted to the cooler temperatures of the night.

Synonyms

Avahi laniger
vswoolly indris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small lemur from Madagascar active at night with thick grey-brown fur and a long tail

is the common name used in everyday English for that species

Surface Forms

woolly indris singular
woolly indris plural

Morphology

woolly + indris

The phrase is directly compositional: 'woolly' (having wool-like, thick fluffy fur) simply modifies 'indris' (a type of lemur), so the meaning is an indri with woolly fur. This follows a basic adjective+noun pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Woolly indris names a kind of lemur: woolly shows their thick, warm fur and indris is the local name for this lemur. So the name brings to mind a furry animal 'from Madagascar' that 'lives at night', helping you remember it is a lemur species that is active at night.