guenon

Thân thiện

A guenon swings through the branches of a tall tree.

Definition

Noun: A small, slender African monkey characterized by its long hind limbs, long tail, and distinctive long hair around the face. Guenons are Old World monkeys belonging to the genus Cercopithecus.

Usage Examples

• The guenon leaped gracefully from branch to branch in the dense forest canopy.
• Researchers observed the brightly colored face of the male guenon.
• Several species of guenon are threatened by habitat loss.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically in zoology and primatology to classify a particular group of arboreal monkeys.
• Guenons are often studied for their complex social structures and vocal communications.

Variants and Related Words

• Guenon monkey: A fuller, more descriptive term.
• Cercopithecus: The scientific genus name for guenons.

Synonyms

• Old World monkey (broader category)
• Cercopithecine (refers to the subfamily)

Different Meanings

The word "guenon" has a single, specific zoological meaning and is not commonly used in other contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small slender African monkey having long hind limbs and tail and long hair around the face

Từ đồng nghĩa

• guenon monkey