adj.
Pronunciation: ' pla-ti- ˌ r ī n
Function: adjective
Date: 1857
1 [New Latin Platyrrhina, from Greek platyrrhin-, platyrrhis broad-nosed, from platys + rhin-, rhis nose] : of, relating to, or being any of a division (Platyrrhina) of arboreal New World monkeys characterized by a broad nasal septum, usually 36 teeth, and often a prehensile tail ― compare CATARRHINE
2 [Greek platyrrhin-, platyrrhis ] : having a short broad nose
– platyrrhine noun