Lewis & Short

† cercŏpĭthēcus, i, m., = κερκοπίθηκος,

  1. I. a monkey with a tail, Varr. ap. Non. p. 201, 26; Plin. 8, 21, 30, § 72; Mart. 14, 202; 14, 128; divine honors were paid to it by the Egyptians, Juv. 15, 4.
    Acc. cercopithecon, Mart. 7, 87, 4.
  2. II. A proper name, Suet. Ner. 30.