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silky tamarin

silky tamarin

9.7
A small golden monkey with long silky fur that forms a mane
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlki ˈtæmərɪn/
translation icon : tamarin sedoso
  • The silky tamarin is known for its golden fur and striking mane.

Examples

  • Wildlife researchers observed a group of silky tamarins in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The silky tamarin has long, silky hair that makes it look majestic in the jungle.

  • Conservation efforts have increased to help protect the endangered silky tamarin.

  • The silky tamarin is known for its beautiful fur.

  • I saw a silky tamarin at the zoo yesterday.

  • During our trip to Brazil, we spotted a silky tamarin swinging through the trees with its golden mane.

  • Conservationists are studying the silky tamarin to better understand its habitat and behavior.

Synonyms

Leontocebus rosalia
vssilky tamarin
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the common everyday name rather than the formal species name
lion monkey
vssilky tamarin
8.1

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

emphasizes silky long hair forming a mane rather than tail details

Surface Forms

silky tamarin singular
silky tamarins plural

Morphology

silky + tamarin

The noun phrase is directly compositional: 'silky' describes a soft, smooth quality and 'tamarin' names a South American monkey, so the phrase denotes a tamarin with silky fur. This simple adjective + noun pattern is a common, predictable construction across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Silky tamarin gets its name from the animal's very soft, shiny fur that often forms a small mane, so people called the coat silky. The word tamarin is the name for a small South American 'monkey', so the whole name points to this golden, long-haired monkey.