mandrill

/'mændril/

Thân thiện

A colorful mandrill sits on a fallen mossy log in the middle of a lush tropical forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large baboon of west Africa: A mandrill is a primate species (Mandrillus sphinx) native to the rainforests of west Africa. It is known for being one of the world's most colorful mammals.
   • Characterized by distinctive facial and hindquarter coloration: The adult male mandrill has a bright red and blue muzzle (snout) and strikingly blue skin on its hindquarters (buttocks). Females and young males have duller coloration.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The male mandrill's vivid face makes it one of the most recognizable primates.
  • We observed a troop of mandrills foraging in the forest.

Advanced Usage

• "Alpha mandrill": Refers to the dominant male in a social group, which typically displays the most intense coloration.
  • The alpha mandrill led the troop through the clearing.

Variants and Related Words

• Mandrillus sphinx (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the mandrill species.
• Drill (n): A closely related primate species (), similar to the mandrill but with a black face and less vibrant coloration.

Synonyms

• Baboon: While mandrills are a specific type, they are closely related to and often grouped with baboons (genus ). However, "baboon" is a broader term for several species.

Related Phrases

• "Mandrill troop": The standard term for a social group of mandrills, which can consist of many individuals.
  • A large mandrill troop was crossing the road.

Học thuật

Noun

1. baboon of west Africa with a bright red and blue muzzle and blue hindquarters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mandrillus sphinx