magots
/ˈmæɡoʊts/
noun
- Plural of magot: a type of small monkey, the Barbary macaque, found in North Africa and Gibraltar.
- The magots on Gibraltar are a popular tourist attraction.
- A group of magots sat on the rocks, grooming each other.
- Magots are the only wild monkeys living in Europe.
- Plural of magot: a small, grotesque figurine, often in a seated position, used as an ornament.
- The antique shop had a collection of Chinese magots carved from jade.
- She displayed a pair of porcelain magots on her shelf.
- The magots were painted in bright colors and had exaggerated features.
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