Definition of Marmoset

1. Noun. Small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails.


Definition of Marmoset

1. 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.

Definition of Marmoset

1. a small monkey [n -S]

Medical Definition of Marmoset

1. Any one of numerous species of small South American monkeys of the genera Hapale and Midas, family Hapalidae. They have long soft fur, and a hairy, nonprehensile tail. They are often kept as pets. Synonym: squirrel monkey. Origin: F. Marmouset a grotesque figure, an ugly little boy, prob. Fr. LL. Marmoretum, fr. L. Marmor marble. Perhaps confused with marmot. See Marble. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Marmoset

marmatite
Marme's reagent
marmite
marmites
marmolite
Marmora
marmorated
marmoreal
marmoreally
marmorean
marmorosis
marmose
marmose
marmoses
marmoset (current term)
marmoset (current term)
marmosets
marmoset virus
marmot
marmot
marmota
Marmota
Marmota caligata
Marmota flaviventris
Marmota monax
marmots
marms
Marne River
Maroc
marocain

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