callitrichid

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkalɪˈtrʌɪkɪd/

noun

Zoology
  • a primate of a family (Callitrichidae or Callithricidae) that comprises the marmosets and tamarins.

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin Callitrichidae (plural), from Greek kallitrikhos 'having beautiful hair'