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baboon
noun ba·boon \ba-ˈbün, chiefly British bə-\
: a large African or Asian monkey
Full Definition of BABOON
: any of a genus (Papio) of large gregarious primates of Africa and southwestern Asia having a long square naked muzzle; also : any of several closely related primates
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Origin of BABOON
Middle English babewin, from Middle French babouin, from baboue grimace
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with BABOON
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baboon
noun ba·boon \ba-ˈbün\
Definition of BABOON for Kids
: a large monkey of Africa and Asia with a doglike face
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