baboon
bəˈbuːn
baboon: large monkey with a dog-like muzzle
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Definition of baboon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animallarge monkey with a dog-like muzzle
  • The baboon sat on the rock, observing its surroundings.
primate simian
2.
insultfoolish or rude person
  • He acted like a baboon at the party.
buffoon fool
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  • baboon: large monkey with a dog-like muzzle
    large monkey with a dog-like muzzle

Expressions with baboon

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type of baboon native to northeastern Africa, significant in ancient Egyptian religion
The sacred baboon was often depicted in the art of ancient Egypt..
species of baboon from Northeast Africa with a mane and pink face
The hamadryas baboon lives in rocky areas and has a pink face.

Origin of baboon

French, babouin (grimace)

Terms with baboon included in their meaning

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primate
baboon with greyish hair from Southern Africa
zoology
baboon species revered by ancient Egyptians
animal
large baboon from northern Africa and Arabia
animals
resembling a baboon in appearance or behavior
animal
species of baboon from Northeast Africa with a mane and pink face
animal Egypt
type of baboon native to northeastern Africa, significant in ancient Egyptian religion

Examples of baboon in a sentence

  • Baboons communicate through a variety of vocalizations.
  • Stop behaving like a baboon in public!
  • Don't be such a baboon, listen carefully.

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  1. French:babouin, ...
  2. German:Pavian, Trottel, ...
  3. Italian:babbuino, ...
  4. Spanish:babuino, tonto, ...
  5. Portuguese:babuíno, idiota, ...
  6. Chinese:狒狒, 笨蛋, ...
  7. Japanese:ヒヒ, ...
  8. Arabic:بَابُون, أَحْمَق, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּבּוּן, בַּבּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:бабуин, глупец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:павіан, бабуїн, ...
  12. Hindi:बबून, ...

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