Vervet
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈvɜːvɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vervet is a noun meaning A small African monkey, Chlorocebus pygerythrus, having a long tail, a black face with white cheek tufts and a greenish-brown coat.
Meaning
A small African monkey, Chlorocebus pygerythrus, having a long tail, a black face with white cheek tufts and a greenish-brown coat.
More Meanings
- Any Old World monkey of the genus Chlorocebus.
Word Forms
- vervets
Synonyms for vervet
Depending on context, synonyms include grivet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monkeys, waag, ringtail, malbrouck, entellus, greenie.
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