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uakari

/wəˈkɑːri/
ua · ka · ri
Plural:uakaris
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• noun

1

Any of several short-tailed South American monkeys of the genus Cacajao, native to the Amazon basin, typically characterized by long, shaggy fur and a striking, hairless face that is often bright red.

Example

"During the river expedition, the biologists were thrilled to spot a bald uakari swinging through the flooded Amazonian canopy."

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• Rhymes for uakari

• Nearby Words

tyree
tyssestrengene
tzatziki
uakari
uaru
uatuma
ubangi

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese 'uacari', which ultimately derives from a Tupian or other indigenous Amazonian language name for the animal.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uakari. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uakari
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