aye aye
/ˈaɪˌaɪ/
noun
- A nocturnal lemur native to Madagascar, with large eyes, long thin fingers, and a bushy tail, known for tapping on trees to find insect larvae.
- The aye-aye uses its long middle finger to pull grubs out of tree bark.
- We saw an aye-aye at the zoo; it was climbing slowly in the dark exhibit.
- The aye-aye is considered a symbol of good luck in some Malagasy cultures.