1. Of or related to New World monkeys having nostrils far apart or to people with broad noses
   "The platyrrhinian nose is common among certain ethnic groups";
   - platyrrhine, platyrhine, platyrhinian, platyrrhinic, broadnosed

1. Hairy-faced arboreal monkeys having widely separated nostrils and long usually prehensile tails
   "The platyrrhinian used its prehensile tail to grab fruit";
   - New World monkey, platyrrhine

Derived forms: platyrrhinians

Type of: monkey

Part of: Platyrrhini, superfamily Platyrrhini