1. a small African monkey with a long tail, greenish-gray fur, and a black face

Examples

• The vervet sat in the acacia tree, watching the safari vehicles pass below.
• Vervets are known for their distinctive alarm calls that warn of different predators.
• The research team studied vervet behavior in their natural habitat.
• A troop of vervets raided the campsite looking for food.
• The vervet’s long tail helps it balance while moving through the trees.
• Scientists have discovered that vervets can learn to recognize themselves in mirrors.