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lion marmoset

lion marmoset

1 9.9
A small South American monkey with silky fur and a mane of hair around its face
  • noun
  • /ˈlaɪən ˈmɑːrməsɛt/
translation icon : leoncito
  • I saw a lion marmoset at the zoo yesterday.

Examples

  • Researchers spotted a group of lion marmosets moving through the rainforest canopy.

  • Efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the endangered lion marmoset in Brazil.

  • The lion marmoset has a striking golden mane around its face.

  • The lion marmoset is a fascinating creature.

  • While hiking in Brazil, we spotted a group of lion marmosets swinging through the trees with their long tails.

  • The bright golden fur of the lion marmoset shines in the sunlight, making it easy to spot in the dense forest.

  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the lion marmoset, which is known for its distinct mane-like facial hair.

Synonyms

marmoset
vslion marmoset
5 7.8

A very small monkey from Central and South America with soft fur and claws instead of nails

is a more specific form with silky fur and notable mane-like facial hair
tamarin
vslion marmoset
1 8.6

A small monkey from South America with soft fur and a long tail

emphasizes the distinct mane-like facial hair that the linked form omits
lion monkey
vslion marmoset
8.1

A small South American monkey with soft fur, a golden mane, and a long tail

emphasizes mane specifically around the face rather than overall appearance
Leontocebus rosalia
vslion marmoset
  • Specialized
9.9

A small golden monkey from South America with a long soft mane like a tiny lion

refers to a specific golden species with an obvious mane rather than the general type
leoncita
vslion marmoset
9.9

A small South American monkey with soft fur and a long tail for balance

highlights the presence of mane-like facial hair missing from the linked form

Surface Forms

lion marmoset singular
lion marmosets plural

Morphology

lion + marmoset

The compound is a straightforward noun+noun modifier where 'lion' specifies a lion-like quality of the marmoset (mane-like facial hair). A B1 learner who knows 'lion' and 'marmoset' can readily infer it denotes a type of marmoset resembling a lion, following common cross-linguistic compounding patterns.

Etymology

Lion marmoset gets its name from the animal's look. This small marmoset has a golden, mane-like ring of hair around its face like a lion, so the name shows it is a marmoset that looks like a lion.