Meaning Of The Word Platyrrhine

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platyrrhine in American English
a platyrrhine animal, esp. the New World monkeys
having a broad, flat nose with nostrils that open to the side, creating a wide, flat septum
adjective: having a broad, flat-bridged nose
noun: a platyrrhine animal

platyrrhine in British English
adjective: (esp of New World monkeys) having widely separated nostrils opening to the side of the face
noun: an animal or person with this characteristic

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