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baboon in Malay

babun

UK/bəˈbuːn//ˌbæˈbuːn/

baboon in Malay: babun. In English, baboon means an Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.

Malay words for baboon

primate
babun

English meaning of baboon

  1. noun An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.
  2. noun A foolish, stupid or incompetent person.
  3. noun A black person.

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Questions about baboon in Malay

What is the meaning of baboon in Malay?
Baboon in Malay is babun.
Apakah maksud baboon dalam bahasa Melayu?
Baboon: babun.
What does baboon mean in English?
Baboon means an Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.

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