uakari
Definition
Noun: 1. A medium-sized, tree-dwelling monkey (Cacajao) native to the Amazon basin, notable for being the only New World monkey with a very short tail.
Usage
The word "uakari" is used specifically to refer to this genus of primates. It is a zoological term. * Scientists are studying the social behavior of the red uakari. * The bald uakari is easily recognized by its bright red, hairless face.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often modified by an adjective denoting a specific species, such as "red uakari" () or "black-headed uakari" ().
Variants and Related Words
- Scientific Name: (the genus to which all uakaris belong).
Different Meanings
This word has only one specific meaning in modern English, referring to the described primate. It does not have other common definitions.
Synonyms
- There are no direct common synonyms. In a scientific or descriptive context, one might use a phrase like "short-tailed Amazonian monkey."
Idioms
- There are no common idioms using the word "uakari."
Phrasal Verbs
- Not applicable, as "uakari" is a noun.
Noun
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medium-sized tree-dwelling monkey of the Amazon basin; only New World monkey with a short tail
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