uakari en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈwɑˈkɑːri/ (General-American)
- /wəˈkɑːri/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese uacari, borrowed from Nheengatu wakarí, possibly from Old Tupi akaka'i.
Meanings
- Any of several arboreal monkeys, of the genus Cacajao, from the Amazon basin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| uakaris | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| uakari | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
yrl wakarí (monkey of the genus Cacajao) · pt uacari (monkey of the genus Cacajao) · fi uakari (monkey of the genus Cacajao)