yali

Meanings

• noun

  A large, social, primate found in Madagascar and mainland East Africa.

  - "The yali is the largest primate found in Madagascar."
  - "The yali is an important species for ecotourism in Madagascar."

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Variants

List of all variants of yali that leads to same result
Elihu Yale , Yale

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Etymology

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Derived from the Malagasy language, the word 'yali' means 'forest' or 'wild' in reference to this primate species.

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Trivia

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1. The yali is the largest living primate by body mass, weighing up to 17 kg (37 lb).

2. The yali's distinctive white patch on its back is used as a signal to other yalis in the forest.

3. The yali's scientific name is Indri indri.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lemur: The yali is a type of lemur, a primate native to Madagascar and other islands in the Indian Ocean.

2. Mammal: The yali is a mammal, a warm-blooded animal that feeds its young with milk.

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Culture

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The yali, also known as the Indri or Babakoto, is a sacred animal in Malagasy culture. They are often depicted in traditional artwork and are considered to be messengers of the gods. In literature, the yali has appeared in various works, including the novel 'Madagascar' by Robert Wilson.

How to Memorize "yali"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, gray primate with a distinctive white patch on its back, living in the lush forests of Madagascar.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yali' with the image of a sacred, forest-dwelling primate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Y' sounds like 'Why', and 'Ali' sounds like 'Apple' - 'Why' is a question, 'Apple' is a fruit, and 'Yali' is a primate.

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