bushbaby

[boosh-bey-bee]

bushbaby Definition

a small, nocturnal, tree-dwelling primate with large eyes and ears native to Africa.

Using bushbaby: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bushbaby" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Bushbabies are known for their leaping abilities.

  • Example

    The bushbaby is a popular pet in some parts of the world.

  • Example

    Bushbabies are also called galagos.

bushbaby Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bushbaby

Phrases with bushbaby

  • a smaller species of bushbaby found in East Africa

    Example

    The lesser bushbaby is also known as the Senegal bushbaby.

  • a larger species of bushbaby found in East Africa

    Example

    The greater bushbaby is also known as the thick-tailed bushbaby.

  • a rodent that resembles a bushbaby in appearance and behavior

    Example

    The bushbaby rat is also known as the African wood mouse.

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Summary: bushbaby in Brief

A 'bushbaby' [boosh-bey-bee] is a small, nocturnal, tree-dwelling primate native to Africa. They are known for their leaping abilities and are sometimes kept as pets. The term 'bushbaby' can also refer to specific species like the lesser and greater bushbaby, or to a rodent that resembles a bushbaby called the bushbaby rat.