Macacus

Macacus
Macacus Ma*ca"cus, n. [NL., a word of African origin. Cf. {Macaco}, {Macaque}.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of monkeys, found in Asia and the East Indies, now usually called {Macaca}. They have short tails and prominent eyebrows. See also {Macaca}. [1913 Webster]

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