Tamarin (Noun)
Meaning
Small South American marmoset with silky fur and long nonprehensile tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tamarin's silky fur glistened in the sunlight as it jumped from branch to branch.
- At the zoo, we saw a group of tamarins playing and chasing each other in their enclosure.
- Tamarins are known for their long nonprehensile tails, which they use for balance rather than grasping.
- The tamarin's large eyes sparkled with curiosity as it explored its new surroundings.
- In the wild, tamarins are social animals and are often found living in large groups.