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bandar

British

/ ˈbændɑːr /

noun

a male monkey
informal an impudent or mischievous man or boy

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Etymology

Origin of bandar

C21: Hindi

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In neighboring states, and in some tribal areas, the “holou” is suffixed with bandar, monkey.

From Scientific American ● Apr. 18, 2018

The above mentioned traveller watched one, which he calls a bandar, and which took his station opposite to a sweetmeat shop.

From Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals by Weir, Harrison

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