capuchin monkey

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Definition of capuchin monkey in English Turkish dictionary: başlıklı maymun

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Definition of capuchin monkey in English English dictionary: A New World monkey of the genus Cebus, coloured black on the top of the head; Any of four species of tropical monkeys (genus Cebus) found from Nicaragua to Paraguay. Considered among the most intelligent New World monkeys, capuchins are named for their cap of crown hair, which resembles the cowl of Capuchin monks. These stocky, round-headed monkeys are 12-22 in. (30-55 cm) long, with a hairy, prehensile tail of about the same length, and are brown or black, sometimes with white markings. Capuchins live in troops, often in the treetops. They eat fruit and small animals and sometimes raid plantations for oranges and other food. Easily trained, they are valued as gentle pets
capuchin monkeys: plural form of capuchin monkey
A capuchin monkey: capuchin

capuchin monkey

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ca·pu·chin mon·key

() From the resemblance to the dress of a Capuchin monk

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