mandrill

noun

man·​drill ˈman-drəl How to pronounce mandrill (audio)
: a large baboon (Mandrillus sphinx synonym Simia sphinx) of central Africa west of the Congo River with the male having a bright red and blue muzzle

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What is a mandrill and why is the species population declining? Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 2024 Often mistaken for baboons, mandrills are strikingly distinct in appearance. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 2024 Phoenix Zoo's beloved mandrill Nikki is known by staff and visitors for her strong, independent and dominant attitude. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024 Nikki turned 37 in January, even though mandrill monkeys typically do not live past their early twenties, according to the zoo. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mandrill 

Word History

Etymology

probably from man entry 1 + drill entry 3

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mandrill was in 1774

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“Mandrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandrill. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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mandrill

noun
man·​drill ˈman-drəl How to pronounce mandrill (audio)
: a large baboon of western Africa with a red rump and in the male with blue ridges on the sides of the nose

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