Semnopithecus

Sem·​no·​pi·​the·​cus

ˌsem(ˌ)nōpə̇ˈthēkəs,

-ˈpithə̇kəs

taxonomic synonym of presbytis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek semnos revered, sacred (akin to Greek sebesthai to revere, feel awe) + New Latin -pithecus

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