guenon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of guenon
1830–40; < French < ?
Vocabulary lists containing guenon
Example Sentences
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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
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
After genetic analysis identified the species as a member of the guenon group of Old World monkeys, scientists named it Cercopithecus lomamiensis after the nearby Lomami River.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2012
GRIVET, a monkey, Cercopithecus sabaeus, of the guenon group, nearly allied to the green monkey.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
Squirrels and hares are numerous, as are several kinds of monkeys, notably the guereza, gelada, guenon and dog-faced baboon.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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