vervet

English

Etymology

From French vervet (1821, F. Cuvier), further origin obscure.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈvɜːvɪt/, /ˈvɜːvɛt/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈvɝvɪt/

Noun

vervet (plural vervets)

A small African monkey, Cercopithecus aethiops or Chlorocebus pygerythrus, having a long tail, a black face with white cheek tufts and a greenish-brown coat
Synonym: vervet monkey

Synonyms

green monkey, grivet

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