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Word: Catarrhine
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 19th century: from cata-‘down’ + Greek rhis, rhin- ‘nose’
ˈkatərʌɪn
relating to primates of a group that comprises the Old World monkeys, gibbons, great apes, and humans. They are distinguished by having nostrils that are close together and directed downwards, and do not have a prehensile tail.
Short Definition:relating to primates of group that comprises Old World monkeys, gibbons, great apes
Word: Catarrhine
Speech Type: Noun
ˈkatərʌɪn
a catarrhine primate.
Short Definition:catarrhine primate
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