vervet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈvɝvɪt/ (General-American)
- /ˈvɜːvɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈvɜːvɛt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From French vervet (1821, F. Cuvier), further origin is obscure.
Meanings
- A small African monkey, Chlorocebus pygerythrus, having a long tail, a black face with white cheek tufts and a greenish-brown coat.
- Any Old World monkey of the genus Chlorocebus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vervets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |