1. a large, colorful primate native to equatorial Africa, with a distinctive blue and red face and rump

Examples

• The mandrill is one of the most colorful mammals in the world.
• Male mandrills have bright blue and red facial coloring that becomes more vivid during mating season.
• Mandrills live in large social groups in the rainforests of central Africa.
• The zoo’s mandrill exhibit features a family of these impressive primates.
• Mandrills are closely related to baboons but are distinguished by their vibrant coloration.
• A dominant male mandrill can weigh up to 80 pounds.