vervet

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vervet

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

Definition

Noun: A small, primarily arboreal African monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) characterized by a distinctive black face and black hands, with a grizzled grayish or greenish-brown body. It is native to southern and eastern Africa.

Usage

The word "vervet" is used specifically to refer to this species of monkey. It functions as a countable noun.

Examples: * A troop of vervets foraged in the acacia trees near the riverbank. * The researcher observed the vervet using its black hands to skillfully manipulate food. * Vervets are known for their complex social structures and alarm calls.

Advanced Usage
  • "Vervet monkey": This is a common alternative full name, though "vervet" alone is sufficient.
    • The vervet monkey is a common sight in many game reserves.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vervet monkey (n): The full common name for the species.
  • Green monkey (n): A common name for a very closely related species (), which can sometimes lead to confusion. True vervets have more distinct black facial markings.
Synonyms
  • Grivet (n): A closely related species () with similar appearance but different geographic range.
  • African green monkey (n): A broader term that can refer to the genus , which includes vervets.
Different Meanings

The word "vervet" has no other distinct meanings in modern English. It refers exclusively to this specific primate.

vervet

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

Noun
  1. South African monkey with black face and hands

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