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Platyrrhine (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or related to New World monkeys having nostrils far apart or to people with broad noses.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The platyrrhine monkeys of Central and South America are known for their unique facial features and agility.
  • In the field of anthropology, platyrrhine is sometimes used to describe people of African or Native American descent who have broad noses.
  • Researchers have long been fascinated by the platyrrhine primates of the tropical rainforest.
  • The platyrrhine features of the ancient human skull suggested a possible connection to the indigenous peoples of the region.
  • The platyrrhine nose shape is a common characteristic among many ethnic groups in the Americas.

Synonyms

  • Platyrrhinian
  • Platyrhine
  • Platyrrhinic
  • Platyrhinian
  • Broadnosed

Antonyms

  • Catarrhine
  • Leptorrhine
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