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Definition of tamarin

tamarin

/ˈtæm.ə.rɪn/
tam · a · rin
Plural:tamarins
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• noun

1

A small, squirrel-like New World monkey of the family Callitrichidae, native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, typically distinguished by a long, non-prehensile tail, claw-like nails, and often striking facial hair or crests.

Example

"The researchers set up cameras in the Amazon canopy to study the social behavior of the emperor tamarin."

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• Nearby Words

tamar
tamari
tamarillo
tamarin
tamarind
tamarisk
tambo

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'tamarin', derived from the Galibi (Cariban) or Tupi word 'tamari', referring to a kind of small monkey.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tamarin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tamarin
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