macaco

noun

ma·​ca·​co
məˈkä(ˌ)kō
plural -s
1
: any of various Old World monkeys or lemurs or New World monkeys
2
obsolete : macaque

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese, from a native word in Africa

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“Macaco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macaco. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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