Vervet Definition

vûrvĭt
vervets
noun
vervets
A small guenon monkey (Cercopithecus pygerythrus) found in E and S Africa.
Webster's New World
Any of several African monkeys of the genus Chlorocebus, having a black face with white cheek tufts, a yellowish-brown or greenish coat, and a long tail.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • Cercopithecus aethiops pygerythrus
  • vervet monkey

Other Word Forms of Vervet

Noun

Singular:
vervet
Plural:
vervets

Origin of Vervet

  • French vert green (from Old French verd verdant) (gri)vet grivet (of unknown origin)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Vervet Sentence Examples

  • The park is home to many interesting species of desert plants while local animals include baboons, vervet monkeys, rhino and antelope.

  • The camp was shared with Vervet Monkeys, Warthogs and Banded mongooses.

  • Vervet monkeys give different sorts of alarm calls according to the danger they perceive.

  • Green vervet monkeys entertain you in the evenings beside the house in the bush !

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With V6 Letter Words Ending With T