tarsier/ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/EtymologyFrom French tarsier, from Latin tarsus, from Ancient Greek ταρσός (tarsós, “wickerwork mat"; "broad, flat surface"”).tarsier means An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.nounAn insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.