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cercopithecus

cercopithecus, a longtailed ape

cercŏpĭthēcus, i, m., = κερκοπίθηκος,
  • a monkey with a tail, Varr. ap. Non. p. 201, 26; Plin. 8, 21, 30, § 72; Mart. 14, 202; 14, 128; divine honors were paid to it by the Egyptians, Juv. 15, 4.—Acc. cercopithecon, Mart. 7, 87, 4.—
  • II A proper name, Suet. Ner. 30.

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