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owl monkey

noun

Definition of OWL MONKEY

:  any of several small nocturnal monkeys (genus Aotus) of Central and South American tropical forests that have round heads, large eyes, and densely furred bodies —called also douroucouli
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First Known Use of OWL MONKEY

circa 1890

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