lemurian

1 of 2

adjective (1)

le·​mu·​ri·​an

lə̇ˈmyu̇rēən

: lemuroid

Lemurian

2 of 2

adjective (2)

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: malagasy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

New Latin Lemur + English -ian

Adjective (2)

Lemuria, hypothetical former continent in the Indian ocean supposed to be now represented chiefly by Madagascar (from New Latin Lemur) + English -an

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