entellus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of entellus
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45, a specific epithet
Example Sentences
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The entellus abounds in India; enters the houses and gardens of the natives, plunders them of fruit and eatables, and the visit is even considered an honour.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various
In these particulars this species resembles P. entellus.
From Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon by Sterndale, Robert Armitage
Another interesting species is the black and white entellus monkey of India, called the "Hanuman," by the Hindoos, and considered sacred by them.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882 by Various
He was informed that Semnopithecus entellus breeds twice a year, in April and in October.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock
On Presbytis entellus, see the 'Indian Field,' 1859, p.
From The Descent of Man by Darwin, Charles
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