'owl monkey' definitions:
Definition of 'owl monkey'
From: GCIDE
- Douroucouli \Dou`rou*cou"li\, n. (Zool.) A small, nocturnal, South American monkey of the genus Aotus (formerly Nyctipithecus trivirgatus), with large owl-like eyes; hence, the common name owl monkey. [Written also Durukuli and dourikuli.] [1913 Webster +PJC ]
Definition of 'owl monkey'
From: GCIDE
- Durukuli \Du`ru*ku"li\, n. (Zool.) A small, nocturnal, South American monkey of the genus Aotus (formerly Nyctipthecus trivirgatus). The {owl monkey}. See douroucouli. [Written also douroucouli.] [1913 Webster]