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Definition of marmoset

marmoset

/ˈmɑːr.mə.sɛt/
mar · mo · set
Plural:marmosets
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• noun

1

Any of various small, active New World monkeys of the family Callitrichidae, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, characterized by soft fur, a long tail, and claw-like nails instead of typical primate fingernails.

Example

"The biologist spent months in the Amazon rainforest studying the complex vocalizations and social behavior of the pygmy marmoset."

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• Nearby Words

marmite
marmolada
marmore falls
marmoset
marmot
marne
marokopa

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English marmoset, borrowed from Old French marmouset meaning 'a grotesque figure' or 'a little boy', which was eventually applied to small monkeys.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marmoset. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marmoset
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