Definition of samango in English:
samango
(also samango monkey)
nounPlural samangos saˈmaŋɡəʊ
South African An African guenon which has blue-grey fur with black markings.
〈南非〉青猴
Cercopithecus mitis, family Cercopithecidae. Alternative name: diademed monkey
Example sentencesExamples
- Vervets and Samangos are territorial. Vervets have an exclusive area which is actively defended. Samangos have a core area which they defend and areas which they utilise, but do not defend.
- Samangos live in troops of 12 to 20 (but up to 30) usually comprising an adult male, six to eight females and an assortment of juveniles.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Zulu insimango.