crown monkey
Definition
- Noun:
- A primate species: "crown monkey" refers specifically to the bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata), an Old World monkey native to southern India. It is characterized by a distinctive whorl of hair on its head that resembles a cap or bonnet.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The crown monkey is easily identified by the unique cap-like pattern of hair on its head.
- Researchers observed a troop of crown monkeys foraging in the forest.
Advanced Usage
- Zoological Classification: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to specify this particular species of macaque.
- The study focused on the social hierarchy within crown monkey populations.
Variants and Related Words
- Bonnet macaque: The more common scientific and common name for the same species.
- The bonnet macaque is also known as the crown monkey.
Synonyms
- Bonnet macaque: The primary synonym.
- Macaca radiata: The Latin binomial name.
Notes on Usage
- "Crown monkey" is a compound noun. The explanation above treats it as a single lexical unit referring to a specific animal. It is not typically broken down into the separate meanings of "crown" and "monkey" in this context.
Noun
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Indian macaque with a bonnet-like tuft of hair
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