| entellus | <zoology> An East Indian long-tailed bearded monkey (Semnopithecus entellus) regarded as sacred by the natives. It is remarkable for the caplike arrangement of the hair on the head. Synonym: hoonoomaun and hungoor. Origin: NL, the specific name, fr. Gr. To command. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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