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platyrhinian

/ˌplæt.ɪˈrɪn.i.ən/

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adjective

/ˌplæt.ɪˈrɪn.i.ən/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий широкий нос; использовалось в исторических анатомических или антропологических описаниях.

An obsolete adjective meaning having a broad nose; used in historical anatomical or anthropological descriptions.

  1. Broad-nosedC2formal

    Relating to or having a broad, flat nose, especially used to describe certain New World monkeys or human nose shapes.

    ruШироконосый

    • The platyrhinian monkeys of South America have widely spaced nostrils.
    • Anthropologists sometimes use the term platyrhinian to describe certain facial features.
    • The platyrhinian structure is common among many primate species.

    Synonymsbroadnosedplatyrrhineplatyrrhinianplatyrrhinic