'great wanderoo' definitions:

Definition of 'great wanderoo'

From: GCIDE
  • Wanderoo \Wan`der*oo"\, n. [Cingalese wanderu a monkey.] (Zool.) A large monkey (Macacus silenus) native of Malabar. It is black, or nearly so, but has a long white or gray beard encircling the face. Called also maha, silenus, neelbhunder, lion-tailed baboon, and great wanderoo. [Written also ouanderoo.] [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The name is sometimes applied also to other allied species. [1913 Webster]