Mandril: meaning, definitions and examples

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mandril

 

[ หˆmรฆn.drษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

The mandrill is a large, colorful monkey found in the rainforests of Central Africa. It is known for its distinctive face, which features bright blue and red skin, and its long canine teeth. Mandrills are social animals that live in groups called hordes, led by a dominant male. They primarily feed on fruits, seeds, and insects, and are known for their powerful limbs that help them navigate through the forest. Mandrills are considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting.

Synonyms

monkey, primate, simian.

Examples of usage

  • The mandrill is often confused with baboons.
  • Wildlife documentaries often feature mandrills in their natural habitat.
  • Mandrills use their vibrant facial features to communicate with one another.
  • The mandrill's size and strength make it the largest of all monkeys.

Translations

Translations of the word "mandril" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mandril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเค‚เคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mandrill

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mandrill

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะดั€ะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mandryl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒ‰ใƒชใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mandrill

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mandril

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mandril

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู†ุฏุฑูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mandril

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mandril

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹’็‹’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mandril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mandrill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะดั€ะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mandril

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mandril

Etymology

The term 'mandrill' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the combination of the Middle Dutch word 'mandril' and 'dril', which means 'male monkey.' The word gained prominence as European explorers encountered this striking primate during their expeditions in Africa. Descriptions of the mandrill's physical characteristics and behavior were documented by naturalists, leading to its classification within the genus Mandrillus. Over time, the mandrill has become an iconic symbol of biodiversity in African rainforests. The vivid coloration of the mandrill's facial features has made it a subject of artistic representation and cultural fascination, occasionally appearing in literature and folklore.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,789, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.