MARMOSET - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails

Categories: New world monkey, Platyrrhine, Platyrrhinian

Synonyms

Marmoset

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "marmoset" comes from French marmouset.

🧩 Fun Fact

The Norman Conquest of 1066 brought thousands of French words into English overnight.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Marmoset