Meaning
Any of species Theropithecus gelada of Old World monkeys, distinguished from baboons by the bright patch of skin on their chests.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Borrowed from Amharic ጭላዳ (č̣əlada).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bleeding-heart monkey
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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