prosimian
Zoological term for primates of the suborder Prosimii, including lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers. Contrasts with 真猿類 (simians).
See also: 真猿類
Prosimians include lemurs and lorises.
Compound of 原 (primitive) + 猿 (monkey) + 類 (category), literally 'primitive monkey category'. A modern zoological coinage.