monkey - English word #562

Translation

A small furry animal with a long tail that can climb trees very well.

Word origin

From an old word of uncertain origin, first used in English in the 1500s for the animal.

Gender

Pluralmonkeys

tall .

"Monkey" is one small furry animal.

.

"Monkeys" is the plural, meaning more than one monkey.

tail.

Here "monkey" is the animal we are talking about.

animal

A living thing that can move and feel, such as a dog, a bird, or a fish.

tree

A tall plant with a hard trunk, branches, and leaves that lives for many years.

small

Little in size or amount, not big.

jump

To push up off the ground with your feet so your body goes into the air.

climb

To move up something high, using your hands and feet.

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