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单词 egret monkey
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Definition of egret monkey in English:

egret monkey

noun
historical
  • A kind of monkey, apparently the female of certain macaques.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Smellie (1740–1795), printer, editor, and author. After French aigrette; the monkey was so called by Buffon on account of the tuft on the top of its head.

Definition of egret monkey in US English:

egret monkey

noun
historical
  • A kind of monkey, apparently the female of certain macaques.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Smellie (1740–1795), printer, editor, and author. After French aigrette; the monkey was so called by Buffon on account of the tuft on the top of its head.

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