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‖ cercopithecus Zool.|ˌsɜːkəʊpɪˈθiːkəs|
[L. cercopithēcus, a. Gr. κερκοπίθηκος a long-tailed monkey, f. κέρκος tail + πίθηκος ape.]
A genus of long-tailed monkeys found in Africa, having cheek-pouches, and callosities on the buttocks. Hence cercopiˈthecoid a., akin to this genus.
1572J. Bossewell Armorie ii. 48 Twoo Apes Cercopetikes combattante. 1883New York Nation 29 Mar. 281/1 A cercopithecoid monkey. |