Marmoset

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Any of various small clawed monkeys of the genera Callithrix and Cebuella, found in tropical forests of the Americas and having soft dense fur, tufted ears, and long tails.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Any one of numerous species of small South American monkeys of the genera Hapale and Midas, family Hapalidæ. They have long soft fur, and a hairy, nonprehensile tail. They are often kept as pets. Called also squirrel monkey.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A little ape or monkey.
  • n. Now, specifically, a small squirrel-like South American monkey of the family Hapalidæ, or Mididæ (which see for technical characters).
  • n. An ugly little fellow; a conceited “puppy.”
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails
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