First Known Use: 1936
Dictionary
cynomolgus monkey
noun cy·no·mol·gus monkey \ˌsī-nə-ˈmäl-gəs-\
Definition of CYNOMOLGUS MONKEY
: a macaque (Macaca fascicularis) of southeastern Asia, Borneo, and the Philippines that sometimes feeds on marine crustaceans and shellfish and is often used in medical research
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CYNOMOLGUS MONKEY
New Latin, alteration of cynamolgus, from Latin, member of an ancient tribe in Africa, from Greek Kynamolgoi, literally, dog milkers
Medical Dictionary
cynomolgus monkey
noun cy·no·mol·gus monkey \ˌsī-nə-ˌmäl-gəs-\
Medical Definition of CYNOMOLGUS MONKEY
: a macaque (Macaca fascicularis synonym M. cynomolgus) of southeastern Asia, Borneo, and the Philippines that is often used in medical research
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: CynomoriaceaePrevious Word in the Dictionary: cynologyAll Words Near: cynomolgus monkey
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up cynomolgus monkey? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).