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Macaca

/məˈkɑːkə/ · noun

Meaning

(dated) Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the genus Macaca; a macaque..

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This process of the temporal bone varies in size, and may occur on one or both sides. A similar formation is common among gorillas, chimpanzees, macacas, magots (Inuus), and baboons.* It is less frequent among orangs,† gibbons, marmosets, and American species (howlers, hooded apes, etc.).

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What does macaca mean?

Macaca means (dated) Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the genus Macaca; a macaque..

What is a synonym for macaca?

Common synonyms include genus macaca.

What is the opposite of macaca?

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How do you use macaca in a sentence?

This process of the temporal bone varies in size, and may occur on one or both sides. A similar formation is common among gorillas, chimpanzees, macacas, magots (Inuus), and baboons.* It is less frequent among orangs,† gibbons, marmosets, and American species (howlers, hooded apes, etc.).

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