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Semnopithecus

Semnopithecus

1 9.9
An Asian monkey like a gray langur with a long tail and thin body
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Semnopithecus
  • The Semnopithecus genus includes several species of gray langur found across South Asia.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a group of Semnopithecus displaying complex social behaviors in the forest canopy.

  • A Semnopithecus langur sat quietly on a branch, watching the passing tourists below.

  • The Semnopithecus species are known for their social behavior.

  • Have you ever seen a Semnopithecus in the wild?

  • A Semnopithecus langur sat quietly on a branch, watching the passing tourists below.

  • Researchers observed a group of Semnopithecus displaying complex social behaviors in the forest canopy.

  • The Semnopithecus genus includes several species of gray langur found across South Asia.

Synonyms

langur
vsSemnopithecus
  • Indian
1 9.4

A long-tailed monkey from Asia that lives in forests and eats leaves

is a scientific genus narrower in scope than the general forest monkey

Compounds

Semnopithecus entellus
  • Indian
1 9.9

A gray monkey with a long tail that lives in India and is often seen near temples

Surface Forms

Semnopithecus singular
Semnopithecus plural

Etymology

Semnopithecus comes from Greek parts semno- meaning 'respected' and -pithecus meaning 'monkey'. So the name literally means 'respected monkey', which makes it easy to remember the gray langurs known as Hanuman langurs in South Asia.