Definitions for: Baboon


[n] large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles



Webster (1913) Definition: Bab*oon", n. [OE. babewin, baboin, fr.F. babouin, or
LL. babewynus. Of unknown origin; cf. D. baviaan, G. pavian,
baboon, F. babin lip of ape, dogs, etc., dial. G. b["a]ppe
mouth.] (Zo["o]l.)
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. They are mostly African.
See Mandrill, and Chacma, and Drill an ape.

See Also: chacma, chacma baboon, drill, mandrill, Mandrillus leucophaeus, Mandrillus sphinx, Old World monkey, Papio ursinus

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