Marmoset

n.

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(Zool.) Any one of numerous species of small South American monkeys of the genera Hapale and Midas, family Hapalidæ. They have long soft fur, and a hairy, nonprehensile tail. They are often kept as pets. Called also squirrel monkey.

Noun

1.

marmoset - small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails

Callithricidae, Cebuella pygmaea, family Callithricidae, leoncita, lion marmoset, lion monkey, New World monkey, platyrrhine, pygmy marmoset, tamarin, true marmoset