noun
- plural of loris; small, slow-moving primates with large eyes, native to Africa and Asia
Usage: always plural in this form; refers to animals in the family Lorisidae
Examples
- The lorises moved slowly through the trees at night.
- Lorises are known for their deliberate, careful movements.
- The zoo's collection includes both slender lorises and slow lorises.
- Lorises have large forward-facing eyes adapted for nocturnal vision.
- Scientists study lorises to understand primate behavior and evolution.