'Callithrix torquatus' definitions:

Definition of 'Callithrix torquatus'

From: GCIDE
  • Teetee \Tee"tee\, n. [Sp. tit['i].]
  • 1. (Zool.) Any one of several species of small, soft-furred South American monkeys belonging to Callithrix, Chrysothrix, and allied genera; as, the collared teetee (Callithrix torquatus), and the squirrel teetee (Chrysothrix sciurea). Called also pinche, titi, and saimiri. See Squirrel monkey, under Squirrel. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) A diving petrel of Australia ({Halodroma wrinatrix}). [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Callithrix torquatus'

From: GCIDE
  • Macavahu \Ma`ca*va"hu\, n. (Zool.) A small Brazilian monkey (Callithrix torquatus), -- called also collared teetee. [1913 Webster]