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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

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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