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Definition of Talapoin
1. Noun. Smallest guenon monkey; of swampy central and west African forests.
Definition of Talapoin
1. n. A small African monkey (Cercopithecus, or Miopithecus, talapoin) -- called also melarhine.
2. n. A Buddhist monk or priest.
Definition of Talapoin
1. Noun. Two species of Old World monkeys, of the genus ''Miopithecus'', distinguished by a short-snouted head with a hairless face ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Talapoin
1. a small African monkey [n -S]
Medical Definition of Talapoin
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Talapoin
Literary usage of Talapoin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Missionary Journals and Letters: Written During Eleven Years' Residence and by Jacob Tomlin (1844)
"A polite and intelligent talapoin calls, and puts many sensible and important
questions about ... Siamese visitors from a remote part.—Head talapoin of the ..."
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