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guereza

guereza

9.9
A large African monkey with black fur, white hair on its sides, and a bushy white tail
  • noun
  • /ɡwɛˈrɛzə/
  • South African
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  • Researchers observed the feeding habits of the guereza in its natural habitat.

Examples

  • The guereza is known for its striking black and white fur and bushy white tail.

  • The guereza is known for its striking black and white fur.

  • During the safari, we spotted a guereza leaping gracefully through the treetops.

  • I saw a guereza at the zoo last weekend.

  • The guereza is known for its striking black coat and white fringes along its sides.

  • A group of guerezas can often be seen swinging through the trees in their natural habitat.

  • The zoo's new exhibit features a family of guerezas and provides insight into their behavior.

Synonyms

Colobus guereza
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  • Specialized
9.9

A large black and white monkey from East Africa with long white side hair and a bushy white tail

is the common name for the same species rather than the binomial

Surface Forms

guereza singular
guerezas plural

Etymology

Guereza comes from a local African name for this black-and-white monkey that early visitors to East Africa heard and wrote down. So guereza is used in English as the name of this particular colobus monkey.