platyrrhine

plat·yr·rhine

adj \ˈpla-ti-ˌrīn\

Definition of PLATYRRHINE

1

[New Latin Platyrrhina, from Greek platyrrhin-, platyrrhis broad-nosed, from platys + rhin-, rhis nose] : of, relating to, or being any of a division (Platyrrhina) of arboreal New World monkeys characterized by a broad nasal septum, usually 36 teeth, and often a prehensile tail — compare catarrhine

2

[Greek platyrrhin-, platyrrhis] : having a short broad nose

— platyrrhine noun

First Known Use of PLATYRRHINE

1857