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baboon

The correct spelling is baboon.

How to pronounce baboon

/bəˈbuːn/
noun

IPA: /bəˈbuːn/

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The correct spelling is baboon. An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.
  2. 2.A foolish or boorish person.

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