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Definitions baboon noun  (zoology) Mostly African primates. One of the Old World Quadrumana, of the genera Cynocephalus and Papio; the dog-faced ape. Baboons have dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. A group of baboons is refered to as a (term, troop), a (term, tribe) or a (term, flange). Translations:  Dutch: (t, nl, baviaan, m) French: babouin(fr)m German: Pavian(de)m Italian: babbuino(it)m Spanish: babuino(es)m Etymology: From (term, babewin, lang=enm), (term, baboin, lang=enm) < (term, babouin, lang=fr), or (term, babewynus, lang=la). Of unknown origin; confer Dutch (term, baviaan, lang=nl), German (term, Pavian, lang=de, , baboon), French (term, babine, lang=fr, , lip of ape, dogs, etc.), dialectal German (term, bíppe, , mouth, lang=de). Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for baboon for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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