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Adapis

noun
Ad·​a·​pis | \ ˈa-də-pəs\

Definition of Adapis

: a genus of primitive crested fossil lemurs from the Eocene of Europe

First Known Use of Adapis

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Adapis

New Latin

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