Meaning Of The Word Colobus

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Colobus Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Colobus?

colobus in American English
any of a genus (Colobus) of thumbless, long-haired, black and white African monkeys
noun: any of several large, slender African monkeys of the genus Colobus, lacking thumbs and having long silky fur of black and white ( C. polykomos), black and reddish-brown (C. badius), or olive (C. verus): now dwindling

colobus in British English
noun: any leaf-eating arboreal Old World monkey of the genus Colobus, of W and central Africa, having a slender body, long silky fur, long tail, and reduced or absent thumbs

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