Platyrrhinian (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 platyrrhinian nose was a distinguishing feature of the indigenous population in the Americas before the arrival of European colonizers.
- My friend's broad face and platyrrhinian nose reminded me of the pre-Columbian artwork we studied in anthropology class.
- The platyrrhinian morphology of the New World monkeys is one of the key characteristics that distinguishes them from the Old World monkeys.
- In some cultures, a platyrrhinian nose is considered a symbol of wisdom and spiritual insight.
- The forensic anthropologist used the platyrrhinian shape of the skull to identify the remains as belonging to a person of indigenous descent.