langur

[ luhng-goor ]

noun

1. any of various slender, long-tailed monkeys of the genus Presbytis, of Asia, feeding on leaves, fruits, and seeds: several species are threatened or endangered.

langur

/ lʌŋˈɡʊə /

noun

1. any of various agile arboreal Old World monkeys of the genus Presbytis and related genera, of S and SE Asia having a slender body, long tail and hands, and long hair surrounding the face

Word History and Origins

Origin of langur¹

1820–30; < Hindi laṅgūr; akin to Sanskrit lāṅgūlin having a tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of langur¹

Hindi, perhaps related to Sanskrit lāngūla tailed

Example Sentences

The Asiatic lions, along with other animals like spectacled langurs, two leopards and four Indian antelopes, had been transferred to the Bengal Safari park from the nearby state of Tripura early this month.

From New York Times

In urban settings like Singapore, the researchers suggested focusing on medium-sized species such as langurs, pangolins, hornbills and butterflies, which can adapt to urbanised landscapes with proper conservation support.

From Science Daily

Local hotels began asking for photos of the langurs that they could display in their lobbies.

From National Geographic

Some species, such as the Javan langur and the Cross River gorilla, are on the verge of disappearing due to the relentless impact of human activities.

From Salon

Security is being provided by 130,000 police and para-military troops, along with anti-drone systems and cutouts of langurs to scare off monkeys, while stray dogs have been cleared from the streets.

From Reuters