Meaning of the word "old world monkey" in English
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old world monkey
US /ˌoʊld wɜːrld ˈmʌŋ.ki/
UK /ˌoʊld wɜːrld ˈmʌŋ.ki/
Noun
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a monkey of a group native to Africa and Asia, typically having a tail that is not prehensile, and nostrils that are close together and open downward. Old World monkeys include the macaques, baboons, and colobus monkeys.
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The colobus monkey is a type of Old World monkey known for its striking black and white fur.
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Unlike New World monkeys, Old World monkeys do not have prehensile tails.
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