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baboon in Persian

عنتر 'antar

UK/bəˈbuːn//ˌbæˈbuːn/

baboon in Persian: عنتر ('antar), بابون (bâbun). 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.

Persian words for baboon

primate
عنتر 'antar, بابون bâbun

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 Persian

What is the meaning of baboon in Persian?
Baboon in Persian is عنتر ('antar), بابون (bâbun).
معنی baboon چیست؟
Baboon: عنتر ('antar), بابون (bâbun).
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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