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Definition of "gelada" [‖Gel•a•da]

  • A species of Old World monkey, scientific name Theropithecus gelada, distinguished from baboons by the bright patch of skin on their chests. (noun)

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Use "gelada" in a sentence
  • "The park is the refuge for threatened animals such as gelada baboon, Simen fox and Walia ibex, a goat species endemic to Simen Mountains."
  • "The teeth and the jaws of the Australopithecus resemble the teeth of a present species of baboon Theropithecus gelada in Ethiopia.18 This is probably because they are both adapted to eat the same type of food."
  • "Large troops of gelada baboons roam through the park and graceful Walia Ibex lord over the loftier spots."