01 n. A small, nocturnal, South American monkey of the genus Aotus (formerly Nyctipithecus trivirgatus), with large owl-like eyes; hence, the com…
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A small, nocturnal, South American monkey of the genus Aotus (formerly Nyctipithecus trivirgatus), with large owl-like eyes; hence, the common name owl monkey.(Zool.) Also: owl monkey