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marmoset

Noun CEFR B2
ˈmɑɹməsət

Definitions

  1. Any small monkey, now specifically a Central and South American monkey of the genera Callithrix, Mico, Cebuella, and Callibella, with claws instead of nails, and a rather primitive layout.
  2. A hideous figure; a grotesque.
    obsolete
  3. An unappealing or foolish man.
    archaic, derogatory

Equivalents

Españoltiti
Françaismarmousetouistiti
DeutschMarmosette
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

marmosine Marmot marmotine Marmots marmozet Marnardal

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