Gadit

monkey

Definitions
1nounA 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.
Word Origin
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.
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