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grivet

 

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Noun grivet has 1 sense
  1. grivet, Cercopithecus aethiops - white and olive green east African monkey with long white tufts of hair beside the face
    --1 is a kind of guenon, guenon monkey

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Grivet

Description:

A grivet is a species of Old World monkey, native to Africa. It is known for its agile nature, intelligence, and distinctive features.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun - Zoology

A small to medium-sized monkey with a greenish-brown or grayish coat, native to several countries in Africa.

Example sentence: The grivet swung gracefully from branch to branch, searching for ripe fruit.

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Sense 2: Noun - Slang

Slang term used to refer to a mischievous or clever person.

Example sentence: James is the grivet of our group, always coming up with creative pranks.

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Sense 3: Verb

To act or move in a quick and nimble manner.

Example sentence: The gymnast grivetted across the balance beam with ease and precision.

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