hanuman
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- noun
- /ˈhɑːnʊmən/
- Indian
- In Hindu culture, the hanuman monkey is revered for its symbolic significance.
Examples
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The hanuman langur is often seen in the forests of northern India.
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Glory to hanuman.
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Glory to hanuman.
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During our trip to the national park, we observed a troop of hanuman monkeys playing in the trees.
Synonyms
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A gray monkey with a long tail that lives in India and is often seen near temples
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An Asian monkey like a gray langur with a long tail and thin body
A type of monkey from southern Asia often seen near temples and considered holy in India
A langur monkey from southern Asia often seen near temples and thought sacred
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hanuman comes from the name of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, who is famous for his strength and loyalty and is often called the 'monkey hero'. Because people often see these large gray langur monkeys around temples and towns in India, the species took his name, so calling the animal hanuman reminds us of that sacred monkey.