Definition of Baboon

1. Noun. Large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles.


Definition of Baboon

1. n. One of the Old World Quadrumana, of the genera Cynocephalus and Papio; the dog-faced ape. Baboons have dog- like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. They are mostly African. See Mandrill, and Chacma, and Drill an ape.

Definition of Baboon

1. Noun. (zoology) Mostly African primates. One of the Old World Quadrumana, of the genera Cynocephalus and Papio; the dog-faced ape. Baboons have dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. ¹

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Definition of Baboon

1. a large ape [n -S]

Medical Definition of Baboon

1. One of the Old World Quadrumana, of the genera Cynocephalus and Papio; the dog-faced ape. Baboons have dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. They are mostly African. See Mandrill, and Chacma, and Drill an ape. Origin: OE. Babewin, baboin, fr.F. Babouin, or LL. Babewynus. Of unknown origin; cf. D. Baviaan, G. Pavian, baboon, F. Babin lip of ape, dogs, etc, dial. G. Bappe mouth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Baboon

babirusa
babirusas
babirussa
babirussas
babish
babishly
babishness
babka
babkas
babkinite
bablah
bablahs
baboo
babool
babools
baboon (current term)
babooneries
baboonery
baboonish
baboonlike
baboons
baboos
baboosh
babooshes
babooshka
babooshkas
babouche
babouches
baboushka

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