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ba·boon

baboon

 
pronunciation:
bae bun
part of speech: noun
definition: A baboon is a large monkey that has a long nose similar in shape to a dog's. Baboons live on the ground in large groups in Africa and parts of the Middle East. Baboons are strong and intelligent animals.
When Tim and his dad saw the monkeys at the zoo, Tim recognized the baboons because of their long noses.