woolly monkey

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noun

either of two large New World Monkeys, Lagothrix lagotricha, with black skin and dark, woolly fur, and L. flavicauda, similar but with a buffy face patch and a yellow-banded tail, native to forests of the Amazon and Orinoco basins: L. lagotricha is endangered and L. flavicauda threatened.

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Origin of woolly monkey

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby woolly monkey

woollybutt, woolly-headed, woolly mammoth, woolly manzanita, woolly-minded, woolly monkey, woolly worm, woolman, woolpack, woolsack, woolshed

How to use woolly monkey in a sentence

This has occurred with bean bag chairs, children's sweaters, and the Coco The Monkey Teething Toy.
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Using skewers/tooth picks, attach monkey bread, Cinnabons, and churros to battleship.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In July 1925, the town hosted the Scopes Monkey Trial, a landmark case in the history of creationism.
The Scopes Monkey Trial 2.0: It’s Not About the Stupid Science-Deniers|Michael Schulson|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The monkey seemed to be sticking his tongue out at me in defiance.
How I (Digitally) Killed My Twitter Impostor|JoBeth McDaniel|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I had no way of knowing—or even asking—if they had mistaken this monkey-faced avatar for me.
How I (Digitally) Killed My Twitter Impostor|JoBeth McDaniel|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the greatest danger I ever underwent in that kingdom was from a monkey, who belonged to one of the clerks of the kitchen.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
So when Yung Pak's father made him a present of a monkey—a real monkey—alive—he just danced with glee.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
After a little while Yung Pak got used to these "monkey shines," and he knew that his pet would not stay away long after mealtime.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
And here M. Barbiche suddenly threw himself into the attitude of an enraged and aggressive monkey.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Every night when he goes to bed, the monkey curls himself up by his side and lies there till morning.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade