Talapoin Definition
tălə-poin
noun
A small monkey (Miopithecus talapoin) of western equatorial Africa, having a long tail and greenish fur.
American Heritage
A monkey from one of two species of Old World monkeys, of the genus Miopithecus, distinguished by a short-snouted head with a hairless face.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Cercopithecus talapoin
Other Word Forms of Talapoin
Noun
Singular:
talapoin
Plural:
talapoinsOrigin of Talapoin
French from Portuguese talapões pl. of talapão monk
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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