green monkey
A species of Old World monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus). Also called サバンナモンキー.
See also: サバンナモンキー
Green monkeys inhabit West Africa.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 緑 (みどり, 'green') and 猿 (さる, 'monkey'), referring to the greenish fur of this species.