Tamarin Definition

tămə-rĭn, -răn
tamarins
noun
tamarins
Any of several South American marmosets having long, silky fur, esp. any of a species (Saguinus tamarin) having black hands and feet.
Webster's New World

One of a family of squirrel-sized South American monkeys.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • leoncita
  • lion marmoset
  • lion monkey

Other Word Forms of Tamarin

Noun

Singular:
tamarin
Plural:
tamarins

Origin of Tamarin

  • French from Galibi

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tamarin Sentence Examples

  • The effect on the golden lion tamarin has been devastating.

  • Like the other tamarin species, emperor tamarins are under threat from the destruction of its forest habitat for farming and housing.

  • There is information on avian breeding, nutrition of primates, snakes, iguanas, marmoset and tamarin care, and reptile aggression.

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Words Starting With

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