monkeys

Meanings

• noun

  Primates that have a long, heavy tail and typically have round, fluffy faces and long, bushy tails. They are known for their agility and social behavior.

  - "A group of monkeys is called a troop."
  - "Monkeys are primates that are native to many parts of the world."
  - "The monkey wrenches his tail around a branch to swing to the next tree."

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Synonyms

fiddle , interfere

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with monkeys
keys , bees , trees

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Variants

List of all variants of monkeys that leads to same result
monkey , monkeys , monkeyed , monkeying , more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys , more fun than a barrel full of monkeys , more fun than a barrel of monkeys , grease monkey , grease monkeys , green monkey , green monkeys , vervet , howler monkey , howler monkeys , douroucouli , owl monkey , owl monkeys , powder monkey , powder monkeys , proboscis monkey , proboscis monkeys , rhesus , rhesus macaque , rhesus monkey , rhesus monkeys

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Etymology

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The word 'monkey' comes from the Old English word 'monaca' or 'mony', meaning 'monk'. Monkeys were often compared to monks because of their social behavior and their long, hooded capuchin monkeys resembled the cowls worn by monks.

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Trivia

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1. Monkeys are the only primates that have a prehensile tail, which means they can use it to grasp objects.

2. Monkeys have been known to use tools, such as sticks, to extract insects from tree bark.

3. Monkeys are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and meat.

4. Monkeys have been observed using complex social behaviors, such as grooming each other and forming alliances.

5. Monkeys are the third most intelligent order of animals, behind humans and dolphins.

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Related Concepts

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1. apes: Monkeys are a type of primate, and apes are another type of primate. Apes include larger primates such as gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees, while monkeys are generally smaller and have a longer tail.

2. lemurs: Lemurs are a type of primate that is closely related to monkeys. They are native to Madagascar and have a long, bushy tail and a round, fluffy face.

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Culture

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Monkeys have been a popular subject in literature, art, and music for centuries. In literature, monkeys have been used as symbols of mischief and trickery, such as in the stories of Monkey King from Chinese mythology. In art, monkeys have been depicted in various forms, from realistic portraits to stylized cartoons. In music, there are many songs and compositions that feature monkeys, such as 'Monkey Man' by The Rolling Stones and 'The Monkey' by Nat King Cole.

How to Memorize "monkeys"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize monkeys, try visualizing a group of monkeys swinging from tree to tree in a lush jungle. Imagine their long, bushy tails and their round, fluffy faces. Visualize their agility and social behavior as they play and interact with each other.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize monkeys, try associating them with the letter 'M'. Every time you see the letter 'M', imagine a monkey. You can also associate monkeys with the color green, as many monkeys are found in tropical rainforests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize monkeys, try using the mnemonic 'Monkeys May Make Magic Memorable'. This mnemonic stands for 'Monkeys', 'May', 'Make', 'Magic', and 'Memorable'. Each word starts with the same letter as a key term related to monkeys, making it easier to remember.

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