woolly monkey
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- noun
- /ˈwʊli ˈmʌŋki/
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mono lanudo
- A woolly monkey uses its prehensile tail to swing through the rainforest canopy.
Examples
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The woolly monkey is hunted for its meat in some parts of South America.
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Many woolly monkeys live in the Amazon rainforest.
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Researchers observed a group of woolly monkeys feeding in the treetops during their field study.
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The woolly monkey is known for its thick, curly fur.
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While visiting the Amazon rainforest, we were thrilled to see a group of woolly monkeys playing in the trees.
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The woolly monkey, known for its thick fur, is easily spotted in the lush foliage of its habitat.
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In the wildlife documentary, the narrator explained the behavioral habits of the woolly monkey as it forages for fruit.
Synonyms
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A small to medium animal with a long tail that lives in trees
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A monkey from Central and South America with a flat nose and often a tail that can hold things
A monkey with thick fur from South America that lives in rainforests like the Amazon
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is fully compositional: 'woolly' describes fur that is soft/curly and 'monkey' names the animal, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a monkey with wool-like fur (indeed a species name). This follows a common adjectival modifier + noun pattern found across languages, making the meaning readily predictable from the parts.
Etymology
Woolly monkey gets its name from the animal's thick, soft coat that looks like wool, so early visitors called it woolly monkey. That's why the name refers to a large monkey with 'wool-like' fur from the rainforest.