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Definition of japanese macaque

japanese macaque

Plural:Japanese macaques
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japanese macaque Lexical Profile

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A terrestrial Old World monkey species native to Japan, characterized by its brownish-grey hair, prominent red face, and unique ability to survive in colder climates than any other non-human primate.

Example

"During the harsh winter months in Nagano, the Japanese macaque is famously observed bathing in volcanic hot springs to stay warm."

Word Origin & Etymology

The name combines the proper adjective 'Japanese', indicating its native habitat, and 'macaque', which originates from the Portuguese 'macaco' (derived from a Bantu language term 'makaku' meaning 'monkey').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Japanese macaque. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/japanese macaque
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