colobus

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Colobus, from the genus name.

In classic literature

Synonyms

colobus monkey

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