Marmoset

['mɑːməzet] or ['mɑrməzɛt]

Definition

(noun.) small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails.

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Definition

(n.) Any one of numerous species of small South American monkeys of the genera Hapale and Midas, family Hapalidae. They have long soft fur, and a hairy, nonprehensile tail. They are often kept as pets. Called also squirrel monkey.

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Definition

n. a small variety of American monkey.

Editor: Margie