pinche
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A small South American monkey with white tufts of hair on its head
- noun
- Specialized
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Examples
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Mix 2-3 pinches in a glass of milk and have it.
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After it has cooled, add two pinches of salt.
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Sprinkle two to three pinches of rosemary over everything.
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The pinche is a small monkey known for its tufted white head and playful nature.
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In the jungle, we spotted a pinche swinging through the trees.
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The zoo featured a pinche, captivating visitors with its distinctive appearance.
Synonyms
tamarin
vspinche
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A small monkey from South America with soft fur and a long tail
refers to one species known for a tufted white head rather than the whole group
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A small South American monkey with a long white crest of hair on its head
emphasizes a tufted white head rather than a long crest
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pinche is the local Spanish name used in parts of Latin America for this small tamarin. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a small 'pinch' of white hair on the monkey's head like a tiny white cap, which fits the animal's look.