CATARRHINES
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Catarrhines.
Catarrhines - as an adjective
Of or related to old world monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catarrhinianAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
leptorrhine16platyrrhine19Catarrhines - as a noun
Of africa or arabia or asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
old world monkeyHypernyms (Closely Related)
monkey15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The evolution of catarrhines is believed to have occurred around 25 million years ago."
"The dental formula of catarrhines is 2.1.2.3."
"Among catarrhines, humans have the largest brain size relative to body size."
"One of the distinguishing features of catarrhines is their complex social behavior."
"The superfamily of catarrhines is divided into two families—Cercopithecidae and Hominoidea."
Word Game Points
Is CATARRHINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catarrhines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CATARRHINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is CATARRHINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, catarrhines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCATARRHINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CATARRHINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catarrhines is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCATARRHINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
