Grivets

/ˈɡrɪvəts/ noun

Definition

Plural of grivet; multiple small African monkeys of the species Chlorocebus aethiops.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'grivet,' adding '-s' to indicate more than one individual of the species.

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When grivets live in large groups called troops, they establish complex hierarchies and even have what looks like cultural traditions—different troops in different regions use tools differently!

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