green monkey

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green monkey

A green monkey sits on a tree branch eating a piece of fruit.

Definition

Noun: 1. A common savannah monkey with greenish-grey back and yellow tail: Green monkey refers to a specific species of Old World monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus) native to West Africa, characterized by its greenish-grey fur on the back and a distinctive yellow-tipped tail.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The green monkey is often seen in large troops on the African savannah.
    • Researchers are studying the social behavior of the green monkey.
    • Its scientific name, Chlorocebus sabaeus, distinguishes it from other vervet monkeys.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific/biological contexts: The term is used precisely to identify this particular primate species within the genus .
    • The green monkey is a key model in virological research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vervet monkey: A common name for monkeys of the genus , which includes the green monkey. "Green monkey" specifies one species within this group.
  • Chlorocebus sabaeus: The formal, scientific binomial name for the green monkey.
Synonyms
  • Savannah monkey: A descriptive synonym highlighting its primary habitat.
  • Chlorocebus sabaeus: The formal scientific synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term "green monkey" refers specifically to the biological species. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or with figurative meanings in general English.
green monkey

A green monkey sits on a tree branch eating a piece of fruit.

Noun
  1. common savannah monkey with greenish-grey back and yellow tail

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