hamadryas

Meanings

• noun

  A species of Old World monkey belonging to the genus Cercopithecus, native to Africa. They are known for living in large social groups and have distinctive white markings on their faces.

  - "The hamadryas baboons live in large troops."
  - "The hamadryas monkey is easily recognizable by its white face."
  - "Hamadryas are important primates in African ecosystems."

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Synonyms

hamadryad , holy baboon

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Variants

List of all variants of hamadryas that leads to same result
hamadryas baboon , hamadryas baboons , sacred baboon

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Etymology

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From the Greek word hamadryas, meaning 'fat-tailed' or 'buttock-naked'.

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Trivia

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1. The hamadryas baboon is the only Old World monkey species with a white face.

2. Hamadryas baboons are omnivores and eat a variety of fruits, nuts, and insects.

3. Hamadryas baboons have a complex social structure and live in large troops with a dominant male leader.

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Related Concepts

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1. Old World monkeys: A group of primates native to Africa and Asia, including the hamadryas baboon.

2. Social primates: Primates that live in large social groups, such as hamadryas baboons.

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Culture

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The hamadryas baboon is a popular subject in African art and mythology. In some cultures, they are considered sacred animals and are believed to have special powers.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'hamadryas' is the name of a monkey species native to Africa with white faces and fat tails.

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