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Definition of monkey-paw:

(n) : (strictly) A member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails, and cheek pouches.
(n) : (cladistically) Any simian including humans.
(n) : (loosely, sometimes proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
(n) : (informal, sometimes offensive) A naughty or mischievous person, especially a child.
(n) : (figurative, generally derogatory) A human considered to resemble monkeys in some way, including:
(n) : (derogatory) Synonym of idiot: a person of minimal intelligence.

Definition of monkey-paw:

(n) : (strictly) A member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails, and cheek pouches.
(n) : (cladistically) Any simian including humans.
(n) : (loosely, sometimes proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
(n) : (informal, sometimes offensive) A naughty or mischievous person, especially a child.
(n) : (figurative, generally derogatory) A human considered to resemble monkeys in some way, including:
(n) : (derogatory) Synonym of idiot: a person of minimal intelligence.

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