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guenon

American  
[guh-nawn, -non] / gəˈnɔ̃, -ˈnɒn /

noun

  1. any of several long-tailed African monkeys, especially of the genus Cercopithecus, having a grizzled coat.

guenon British  
/ ɡəˈnɒn /

noun

  1. any slender agile Old World monkey of the genus Cercopithecus, inhabiting wooded regions of Africa and having long hind limbs and tail and long hair surrounding the face

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Etymology

Origin of guenon

1830–40; < French < ?

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This rare Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon seems to peer right out of the Holy See.

From National Geographic • Dec. 8, 2015

This rare Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon seems to peer right out of the Holy See.

From National Geographic • Dec. 8, 2015

This rare Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon seems to peer right out of the Holy See.

From National Geographic • Dec. 8, 2015

The results showed the face patterns of guenon species have evolved to become more visually distinctive from other guenons, especially those they come into contact with and therefore are at risk of crossbreeding with.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2014

Squirrels and hares are numerous, as are several kinds of monkeys, notably the guereza, gelada, guenon and dog-faced baboon.

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