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Semnopithecus

Sem·​no·​pi·​the·​cus | \ ˌsem(ˌ)nōpə̇ˈthēkəs, -ˈpithə̇kəs\

Definition of Semnopithecus

taxonomic synonym of presbytis

History and Etymology for Semnopithecus

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

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