gelada

gelada Definition

gel·ada (jel′ə də, jə lä′-)

noun

an Ethiopian baboon (Theropithecus gelada) characterized by a bare red patch on the chest

Etymology: ModL, the species name; of Sem orig.

gelada Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

baboon: In the wild, the gelada baboons have a complex society, forming groups of up to 600 animals.
monkey: Gelada monkeys accompany their relaxed, 'friendly ' social interactions with a wide range of subtly different vocalizations ( Richman 1976, 1987 ).

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