platyrrhine
Syllabification: (plat·yr·rhine)
Pronunciation: /ˈplatəˌrīn, -rin/
Zoology
Definition of platyrrhine
adjective
- of or relating to primates of a group that comprises the New World monkeys, marmosets, and tamarins. They are distinguished by having nostrils that are far apart and directed forward or sideways, and typically have a prehensile tail. Compare with catarrhine.