Definitions for marmoset
ˈmɑr məˌzɛt, -ˌsɛtmar·moset

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. marmosetnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. marmosetnoun

   A small Central and South American monkey (genus Callithrix), with claws instead of nails, and a rather primitive layout.

2. Etymology: * French marmouset, small child.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Marmosetnoun

   A small monkey.

   Etymology: marmouset, French.

   I will instruct thee how
   To snare the nimble marmozet. William Shakespeare, Tempest.

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1. Marmoset

   The marmosets (), also known as zaris or sagoin, are 22 New World monkey species of the genera Callithrix, Cebuella, Callibella, and Mico. All four genera are part of the biological family Callitrichidae. The term "marmoset" is also used in reference to Goeldi's marmoset, Callimico goeldii, which is closely related. Most marmosets are about 20 cm (8 in) long. Relative to other monkeys, they show some apparently primitive features; they have claws rather than nails, and tactile hairs on their wrists. They lack wisdom teeth, and their brain layout seems to be relatively primitive. Their body temperature is unusually variable, changing by up to 4°C (7°F) in a day. Marmosets are native to South America and have been found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. They have also been occasionally spotted in Central America and southern Mexico. They are sometimes kept as pets, though they have specific dietary and habitat needs that require consideration.According to recent research, marmosets exhibit germline chimerism, which is not known to occur in nature in any primates other than callitrichids. 95% of marmoset fraternal twins trade blood through chorionic fusions, making them hematopoietic chimeras.

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1. marmoset

   A marmoset is a small, tropical primate that is native to South America, Central America and parts of Mexico. Belonging to the Callitrichidae family, these creatures are recognized for their distinctive features such as soft, fluffy fur, long, curling tails, large eyes and claw-like nails. Marmosets are omnivores and are known for their active and social nature. They live in groups and display a highly complex behavior especially in communication and breeding.

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1. Marmosetnoun

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

2. Etymology: [F. marmouset a grotesque figure, an ugly little boy, prob. fr. LL. marmoretum, fr. L. marmor marble. Perhaps confused with marmot. See Marble.]

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1. Marmoset

   The marmosets are 22 New World monkey species of the genera Callithrix, Cebuella, Callibella, and Mico. All four genera are part of the biological family Callitrichidae. The term marmoset is also used in reference to the Goeldi's marmoset, Callimico goeldii, which is closely related. Most marmosets are about 20 centimetres long. Relative to other monkeys, they show some apparently primitive features: they have claws rather than nails, and tactile hairs on their wrists. They lack wisdom teeth, and their brain layout seems to be relatively primitive. Their body temperature is unusually variable, changing by up to 4 °C in a day. Marmosets are native to South America and have been found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru. They have also been spotted in Central America, Mexico, and most recently, in southern Louisiana, Texas, and California. They are also raised in captivity as pets. According to recent research, marmosets exhibit germline chimerism, which is not known to occur in nature in any other primate.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Marmoset

   mär′mo-zet, n. a small variety of American monkey. [Fr. marmouset, a little grotesque figure beside a fountain—L. marmor, marble.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of marmoset in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of marmoset in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of marmoset in a Sentence

1. Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Grimm Grotto:

   Having a personal philosophy is like having a pet marmoset, because it may be very attractive when you acquire it, but there may be situations when it will not come in handy at all.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=marmoset
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marmoset
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=marmoset
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmoset
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marmoset
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=marmoset
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=marmoset