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Meanings
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proboscis monkey; long-nosed monkey
usually written using kana alone
Refers specifically to Nasalis larvatus, known for its large nose. The Japanese name literally means 'tengu monkey', after the long-nosed tengu goblin.
Proboscis monkeys live on the island of Borneo.
The proboscis monkey's large nose is thought to have developed to attract females.