noun
Meaning 1
A macaque, or similar monkey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
macaco
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/məˈkeɪkəʊ/
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/məˈkɑːkoʊ/
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noun
Meaning 2
Any of several species of lemur, including the white-headed lemur, ruffed lemur, and ring-tailed lemur.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Portuguese macaco (“monkey”). Doublet of macaque.
From French mococo, probably ultimately from Malagasy maka, maki (“lemur”).