Definition of Cebus
: a genus (the type of the family Cebidae) that comprises medium-sized monkeys with well-developed thumbs and fully haired prehensile tails — see capuchin
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Origin and Etymology of cebus
New Latin, from Greek kēbos, kēpos long-tailed monkey, probably from Egyptian gif, an East African ape
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