noun
- Plural of macaco; small to medium-sized primates of the genus Macaca, native to Asia and Africa, characterized by cheek pouches and a tail.
Usage: Primarily used in Portuguese and Spanish; in English, the singular 'macaque' is standard.; Refers to various species including rhesus macaques and Japanese macaques.
Examples
- The macacos in the sanctuary were observed playing and grooming each other.
- Researchers studied the social behavior of macacos in their natural habitat.
- Several macacos were rescued from illegal captivity.
- The zoo's macacos adapted well to their new enclosure.
- Macacos are known for their intelligence and complex social structures.