babuina

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

New Latin, from French babouin.[1][2]

Noun[edit]

babuina (plural babuinas)

  1. (rare) A female baboon.
    Synonym: babooness

References[edit]

  1. ^ babuina, n.”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  2. ^ babuina, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.