douroucouli

/ˈdʊrəˌkuli/
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Definitions of douroucouli
  1. noun
    nocturnal monkey of Central America and South America with large eyes and thick fur
    synonyms: Aotus trivirgatus
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    type of:
    New World monkey, platyrrhine, platyrrhinian
    hairy-faced arboreal monkeys having widely separated nostrils and long usually prehensile tails
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