Magot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Magot is a noun meaning (art) A seated oriental figurine, usually of porcelain or ivory, of a grotesque form.
Meaning
(art) A seated oriental figurine, usually of porcelain or ivory, of a grotesque form.
More Meanings
- (archaic) The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco along with a small population of uncertain origin in Gibraltar.
Example Sentences
The magot differs from the ape by having a long muzzle and large canine teeth; and from the baboon by having no actual tail; though it has an exuberance of skin which bears that appearance.
Word Forms
- magots
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include marmozet, marmose, maqui, marmoset, mantegar, moor.
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