marmoset
/ˈmɑrməˌsɛt/
noun
- A small, long-tailed monkey from Central and South America, known for its large eyes and claws instead of nails.
- Marmosets are popular in some countries as exotic pets, but they require special care.
- The marmoset climbed quickly through the branches of the rainforest tree.
- At the zoo, the children watched a tiny marmoset eat a piece of fruit.