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talapoin

talapoin

9.9
A very small monkey that lives in swampy forests of central and western Africa
  • noun
  • UK
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  • Unlike larger monkeys, the talapoin prefers dense, swampy forests for its habitat.

Examples

  • The talapoin is known for its playful nature and sociable groups in the wild.

  • The talapoin is known for its small size.

  • A researcher observed a family of talapoins near the riverbank early in the morning.

  • Look at that talapoin!

  • A researcher observed a family of talapoins near the riverbank early in the morning.

  • The talapoin is known for its playful nature and sociable groups in the wild.

  • Unlike larger monkeys, the talapoin prefers dense, swampy forests for its habitat.

Synonyms

Cercopithecus talapoin
vstalapoin
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small monkey that lives in wet forests near rivers in central and west Africa

is the common everyday name rather than the formal Latin label

Compounds

Cercopithecus talapoin
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small monkey that lives in wet forests near rivers in central and west Africa

Surface Forms

talapoin singular
talapoins plural

Etymology

Talapoin probably came into European languages when Portuguese sailors picked up a West African name for this 'little monkey', and the name stuck, so talapoin today means a very small African monkey.