entellus

[en-tel-uh s]

noun, plural en·tel·lus·es.

hanuman(def 1).

Origin of entellus

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45, a specific epithet

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Historical Examples of entellus

Steady and straight Entellus stands his ground, Although already rowdy rows abound.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890
Various
Old Entellus stands immoveable and astrain, only parrying hits with body and watchful eye.
The Aeneid of Virgil
Virgil
The Cynocephalus porcaria and the Semnopithecus entellus both menstruated each month for about four days.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 (of 6)
Havelock Ellis
He was informed that Semnopithecus entellus breeds twice a year, in April and in October.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 (of 6)
Havelock Ellis
At summons they bear away the helmet and shield, and leave palm and bull to Entellus.
The Aeneid of Virgil
Virgil

British Dictionary definitions for entellus

entellus

noun

an Old World monkey, Presbytes entellus, of S Asia. This langur is regarded as sacred in IndiaAlso called: hanuman

Word Origin for entellus

C19: New Latin, apparently from the name of the aged Sicilian character in Book V of Virgil's Aeneid

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