noun
Uncommon
mona
MOH-nuh
Mona (noun) means a small West African monkey (Cercopithecus mona) with a distinctive patterned coat. Example: “A troop of mona monkeys moved through the treetops.”
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A small West African monkey (Cercopithecus mona) with a distinctive patterned coat.
"A troop of mona monkeys moved through the treetops."
How to use mona
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA species of small monkey found in West Africa.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish mona, meaning "female monkey."
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What does “mona” mean?
The word “mona” means a small West African monkey (Cercopithecus mona) with a distinctive patterned coat. In plain terms, a species of small monkey found in West Africa.
How do you pronounce “mona”?
“Mona” is pronounced MOH-nuh (/ˈmoʊnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mona” in a sentence?
Here is “mona” used in a sentence: “A troop of mona monkeys moved through the treetops.”
What part of speech is “mona”?
“Mona” is a noun.
Where does the word “mona” come from?
The word “mona” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish mona, meaning "female monkey.".
Is “mona” a common word?
“Mona” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What kind of animal is a mona monkey?
A mona is a small West African monkey, scientifically named Cercopithecus mona, known for its distinctive patterned coat. It belongs to a group of Old World monkeys native to forested regions of West Africa.
Is mona used as a common noun or mainly as a name?
As a common noun, mona refers specifically to the West African monkey species, distinct from its use as a personal name in other contexts. In dictionary and biological usage, it names this particular primate.
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