nose-monkey

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of primate: "nose-monkey" refers to a monkey characterized by a notably long or prominent nose, specifically the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), native to the island of Borneo.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The nose-monkey is easily recognized by its large, pendulous nose. (A primate with a distinctive nose.)
  • In the rainforests of Borneo, the nose-monkey lives in groups near rivers. (The proboscis monkey's natural habitat.)

Advanced Usage

• "nose-monkey" as a colloquial term: In informal contexts, "nose-monkey" may be used to describe any monkey with a noticeably long nose, though it is most accurately applied to the proboscis monkey.
  • The zoo's new exhibit features a nose-monkey from Southeast Asia. (A proboscis monkey on display.)

Variants and Related Words

• Proboscis monkey (n): the scientific common name for Nasalis larvatus, the same animal.

  • The proboscis monkey is also called a nose-monkey in some references. (An alternative term for the same species.)

• Long-nosed monkey (n): a descriptive term for monkeys with extended snouts, including the nose-monkey.

  • The long-nosed monkey is a specialist in eating leaves. (A general term for such primates.)

Synonyms

• Proboscis monkey: the standard English name for the species.
• Bekantan: the Indonesian name for the proboscis monkey, occasionally used in English texts.

Related Idioms

• None applicable: "nose-monkey" is a specific zoological term and does not appear in common idioms.