macaco

noun — 2 senses

macaco

noun

/məˈkeɪkəʊ/ · /məˈkɑːkoʊ/

Etymology From Portuguese macaco (“monkey”). Doublet of macaque.

1

A macaque, or similar monkey.

macaco

noun

Etymology From French mococo, probably ultimately from Malagasy maka, maki (“lemur”).

1

Obsolete Any of several species of lemur, including the white-headed lemur, ruffed lemur, and ring-tailed lemur.

Derived terms
ring-tailed macaco, ring-tailed macauco, crowned macauco

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