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platyrrhinian

/ˌplæt.ɪˈrɪn.i.ən/

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adjective

/ˌplæt.ɪˈrɪn.i.ən/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к группе приматов Platyrrhini, характеризующейся широким, плоским носом с ноздрями, направленными в стороны.

An obsolete adjective relating to the Platyrrhini group of primates, characterized by a broad, flat nose with nostrils facing sideways.

  1. Relating to broad-nosed primatesC2formal

    Describing New World monkeys that have nostrils set far apart, or describing a person with a broad nose.

    ruШироконосый

    • The platyrrhinian monkeys of South America have a distinctive nasal structure.
    • Anthropologists studied the platyrrhinian features of certain ancient skulls.
    • The term 'platyrrhinian' is used to classify a specific group of primates.

    Synonymsbroadnosedplatyrrhineplatyrrhinic

Forms
  • more platyrrhinian comparative form
  • most platyrrhinian superlative form

noun

/ˌplæt.ɪˈrɪn.i.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя группы древесных обезьян, характеризующихся широко расставленными ноздрями, волосатым лицом и длинным, обычно хватательным хвостом.

A noun referring to a member of a group of arboreal monkeys characterized by widely separated nostrils, a hairy face, and long, usually prehensile tails.

  1. New World monkeyC2formal

    A type of arboreal monkey from Central and South America, characterized by a hairy face, widely separated nostrils, and a long, often prehensile tail.

    ruШироконосая обезьяна

    • The platyrrhinian uses its prehensile tail to grasp branches.
    • Many platyrrhinians are known for their social behavior in the wild.
    • Researchers observed a platyrrhinian foraging for fruit in the canopy.

    Synonymsnew world monkeyplatyrrhine

Forms
  • platyrrhinians plural form
  • platyrrhinians' possessive plural form
  • platyrrhinian's possessive singular form