Green monkey – Meaning in Kolokwa

Common

Meaning

a Callithrix monkey (with greenish fur)

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "They have a pet green monkey."

English: "They have a pet Callithrix monkey."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Green monkey" means "a Callithrix monkey (with greenish fur)". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Green monkey" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Green monkey" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "a Callithrix monkey (with greenish fur)" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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