vervet

vervet Definition

ver·vet (vʉr′vit)

noun

a small guenon monkey (Cercopithecus pygerythrus) found in E and S Africa

Etymology: Fr < ? vert, green + grivet, grivet

vervet Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

monkey: Green vervet monkeys entertain you in the evenings beside the house in the bush!

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