What is another word for tamarin?

Pronunciation: [tˈaməɹˌɪn] (IPA)

Tamarins are small, agile primates found in the forests of South and Central America. They belong to the family Callitrichidae and are known for their long, bushy tails and colorful fur. Tamarins are sometimes also referred to as sakis, marmosets, lion tamarins, or tityras - all of which are synonyms. These names may differ based on the species of tamarin they refer to. For example, while lion tamarins are characterized by their impressive manes, other tamarins are more similar in appearance to marmosets. Nevertheless, all tamarins are social creatures that love to play, groom, and communicate with each other using a variety of sounds and gestures.

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Usage examples for Tamarin

On the other side of the point of Fort Balaguier is Le tamarin, or Tamaris, consisting chiefly of pretty villas in luxuriant gardens full of palms and orange trees.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
I observed that two such hillocks between tamarin Bay and the Great Black River; they were nearly twenty feet high, about two hundred yards from the present beach, and about thirty feet above its level.
"Coral-Reefs"
Darwin, Charles
The 21st, we endeavoured to get into the road of tamarin, the chief town of the island, but from contrary winds were unable to get there till the 25th.
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. VIII."
Robert Kerr

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