Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cotton-top

noun

/ˈkɒtən tɒp/

Definition

A term referring to a type of monkey known for its distinctive tuft of white hair on the top of its head.

Examples

The cotton-top tamarin is a very social animal that lives in family groups.
Researchers study the behavior of the cotton-top to understand primate communication.
Seeing a cotton-top monkey in its natural habitat is quite a rare experience.

Meaning

Cotton-top is commonly used to describe the cotton-top tamarin, a small primate native to South America; it is characterized by its fluffy white crest of hair.