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Definition of macaque

macaque

/məˈkæk/
ma · caque
Plural:macaques
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• noun

1

Any of various mostly Asian, Old World monkeys of the genus Macaca, characterized by robust bodies, cheek pouches for storing food, and tails of varying lengths, though some species are entirely tailless.

Example

"The rhesus macaque is a highly adaptable species that can be found thriving in both dense forests and bustling urban centers across India."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'macaque', from Portuguese 'macaco' (monkey), which likely originated from a Bantu language of Central Africa, such as Kongo 'makaku' (plural of 'nkaku', meaning monkey).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Macaque. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/macaque
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