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magots

magots is the plural of magot.

Meaning of magot

Noun

magot (plural magots)

  1. (archaic) The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco along with a small population of uncertain origin in Gibraltar.
    • The magot differs from the ape by having a long muzzle and large canine teeth; and from the baboon by having no actual tail; though it has an exuberance of skin which bears that appearance.1800, The Lady's Magazine Or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex, volume 31, page 16
  2. A seated oriental figurine, usually of porcelain or ivory, of a grotesque form

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Questions about magots

What is magots the plural of?
Magots is the plural of magot.

Words near magots in the dictionary

  1. Magor with Undy
  2. Magos
  3. magosha
  4. magoshas
  5. magot
  6. magots
  7. magotty
  8. magotty bay bean
  9. Magowan
  10. Magpantay
  11. Magpantays

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