"signifying monkey" meaning in All languages combined

See signifying monkey on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: signifying monkeys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} signifying monkey (plural signifying monkeys)
  1. A monkey character in African-American folklore, derived from the trickster figure of Yoruba mythology, Esu Elegbara. Wikipedia link: signifying monkey
    Sense id: en-signifying_monkey-en-noun-tj~jy9aQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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