1. Plural of colobus; a genus of African primates with reduced or absent thumbs, characterized by long tails and black-and-white or reddish coloring.
Usage: zoology; plural form

Examples

• The colobi are found in the forests of West and Central Africa.
• Researchers studied the social behavior of colobi in their natural habitat.
• Several species of colobi are endangered due to habitat loss.
• The colobi's distinctive black-and-white fur makes them easily recognizable.
• Conservation efforts focus on protecting colobi populations from deforestation.