rhesus
English
Etymology
From New Latin rhēsus, arbitrary formation from Latin Rhēsus, from Ancient Greek Ῥῆσος (Rhêsos), mythical Thracian king.
Pronunciation
Noun
rhesus (plural rhesuses)
- A macaque monkey native to southern and southeastern Asia; Macaca mulatta.
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Translations
Macaca mulatta — see rhesus macaque