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monkey
Definitions
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noun
A
small
to
medium-sized
primate
that
typically
has
a
long
tail
,
most
species
of
which
live
in
trees
in
tropical
countries
.
The
monkey
swung
from
branch
to
branch
with
ease
.
In
the
zoo
,
we
watched
the
monkey
play
with
its
friends
.
Monkeys
are
known
for
their
intelligence
and
playful
behavior
.
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Language
Portuguese
Original word
moniqua
Originally meant
a kind of ape
Background
The word 'monkey' likely comes from the Portuguese word 'moniqua', which was used to describe a type of ape. It entered the English language in the 16th century.