Definition of Macacus pileatus. Meaning of Macacus pileatus. Synonyms of Macacus pileatus

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Definition of Macacus pileatus

Macacus pileatus
Zati a"ti, n. (Zo["o]l.) A species of macaque (Macacus pileatus) native of India and Ceylon. It has a crown of long erect hair, and tuft of radiating hairs on the back of the head. Called also capped macaque.

Meaning of Macacus pileatus from wikipedia

- and suggests the Sanskrit name "is not so remote from the genus name Macacus". Husun "macaque; monkey" is also written 猢猻, as punned in the surname...