platyrrhine

adjective

plat·yr·rhine | \ 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

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The first known use of platyrrhine was in 1857

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platyrrhine

adjective

plat·yr·rhine | \ ˈplat-i-ˌrīn

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1 : 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

2 : having a short broad nose