Wanderoo

Pronunciation: /wɑːndəruː/

Definitions of wanderoo

noun a type of monkey native to Sri Lanka and southern India

Example Sentences

A1 The wanderoo is a type of monkey found in Sri Lanka.

A2 Tourists often come to see the wanderoo monkeys in their natural habitat.

B1 The wanderoo population is declining due to deforestation in the region.

B2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the wanderoo species from extinction.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of wanderoos to better understand their social structure.

C2 The wanderoo's distinctive black and white fur makes it easily recognizable in the wild.

Examples of wanderoo in a Sentence

formal The wanderoo is a type of monkey found in South India.

informal I saw a cute wanderoo at the zoo yesterday.

slang Check out that funky wanderoo swinging from tree to tree!

figurative Her mind wandered like a wanderoo through the forest of thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of wanderoo

• past tense: wanderooed
• plural: wanderoos
• comparative: more wanderoo
• superlative: most wanderoo
• present tense: wanderoos
• future tense: will wanderoo
• perfect tense: have wanderooed
• continuous tense: is wanderooing
• singular: wanderoo
• positive degree: wanderoo
• infinitive: to wanderoo
• gerund: wanderooing
• participle: wanderooed

Origin and Evolution of wanderoo

First Known Use: 1777 year

Language of Origin: Sinhala

Story behind the word: The word 'wanderoo' is believed to have originated from the Sinhala language in Sri Lanka, where it refers to a type of monkey.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wanderoo' has come to be used in English to specifically refer to the lion-tailed macaque, a species of monkey found in South India.