guenon

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English[edit]

a guenon (Cercopithecus neglectus)

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French guenon.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈnoʊn/, /ˈɡwɛn.ən/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -oʊn, -ɛnən

Noun[edit]

guenon (plural guenons)

  1. An Old World monkey of the genus Cercopithecus.

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From guen(ipe) +‎ -on.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

guenon f (plural guenons)

  1. (obsolete) guenon
  2. (female) monkey
  3. (derogatory) hag, old bag (ugly woman)

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