Old World monkey
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'Old World' refers to the Eastern Hemisphere, where these monkeys are native. 'Monkey' comes from the Old English word 'monc', which is of uncertain origin.
مثال
- Old World monkeys have tails, unlike their New World counterparts.
- Baboons and macaques are examples of Old World monkeys.
- Old World monkeys are known for their complex social structures.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together