platyrrhine

adjective

plat·​yr·​rhine ˈpla-ti-ˌrīn How to pronounce platyrrhine (audio)
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

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of platyrrhine was in 1857

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“Platyrrhine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platyrrhine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

platyrrhine

1 of 2 adjective
plat·​yr·​rhine ˈplat-i-ˌrīn How to pronounce platyrrhine (audio)
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

platyrrhine

2 of 2 noun
: a platyrrhine individual

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