entellus
/en'teləs/
Definition
Noun: * A species of Old World monkey, Semnopithecus entellus, native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a type of langur characterized by its long tail, black face, and grayish or golden fur. It is often regarded as sacred in Hinduism.
Usage
- The word "entellus" is a specific zoological term for a primate species. It is used in scientific, wildlife, and conservation contexts.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., an entellus, several entellus).
Examples
- The entellus, or Hanuman langur, is commonly seen in temples across India.
- Researchers are studying the social behavior of the entellus in its natural habitat.
- A troop of entellus was foraging for leaves in the forest canopy.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in its full common name, "entellus langur" or "Hanuman langur," to avoid confusion.
- In taxonomic classification, is the binomial name.
Variants and Related Words
- Hanuman langur: The most common alternative name, derived from the Hindu deity Hanuman.
- Gray langur: A broader term for the genus , which includes the entellus.
- Langur: The general term for various long-tailed, leaf-eating monkeys of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Synonyms
- Hanuman langur
- Gray langur (in a specific context)
Notes on Different Meanings
- "Entellus" refers specifically to this one species of primate. It does not have other common meanings in general English usage.
Noun
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langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India
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