Lemures
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of lemur, referring to the large-eyed, tree-dwelling primates with fox-like faces and long bushy tails, native chiefly to Madagascar.
“Several lemures peered down from the branches with their wide amber eyes.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
lem·u·res
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Synonyms
lemursprosimians
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Wordle
Ends in URES, contains E twice, an unusual plural form worth memorising
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Scrabble
LEMURES uses common tiles, the URES ending can assist with board placement near existing words
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