mono

Definitions of mono
  1. noun
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
    synonyms: simio
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    types:
    póngido
    any of the large anthropoid apes of the family Pongidae
    type of:
    primate
    any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet
  2. noun
    one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform
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    type of:
    prenda
    an article of clothing
  3. noun
    a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
  4. noun
    someone who copies the words or behavior of another
    synonyms: copión, imitamonas, mona
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    types:
    loro
    a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated
    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
  5. noun
    an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
    synonyms: fiebre glandular, monofonía, mononucleosis infecciosa
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    type of:
    enfermedad infecciosa
    a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
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