What is another word for papio?
Pronunciation: [pˈapɪˌə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Papio is a genus of Old World monkeys that includes five species: olive baboon, yellow baboon, chacma baboon, hamadryas baboon, and Guinea baboon. However, there are several synonyms used interchangeably with the word papio. Some of these synonyms include baboon, monkey, simian, primate, and anthropoid. These words are used to describe the physical characteristics and the behavior of this intelligent and social animal. Baboon describes the elongated snout, cheek pouches, and the dog-like face of papio. Monkey and simian are often used to generalize Old World primates. Primate and anthropoid are used to describe the early evolution and ancestry of primates including papio.
