Synonyms of catarrhine

Noun


1. Old World monkey, catarrhine, monkey

usage: of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together

Adjective


1. catarrhine (vs. leptorrhine) (vs. platyrrhine), catarrhinian

usage: of or related to Old World monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward

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Definition and meaning of catarrhine (Dictionary)