Dated form of babu.

plural of baboo

An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. [from 13th c.]

Like a baboon.

Baboonish behavior.

(Britain, slang) Caning the backside profusely, an abusive initiation ritual to which trainee soldiers are subjected.

present participle of baboon

plural of baboon

A baboon (Papio hamadryas) which was worshiped in ancient Egypt, now found in Yemen and the Horn of Africa.

plural of babooshka