muriqui


mur·i·qui

M5528750 (mûr′ĭ-kē′)n. pl. muriqui or mur·i·quis Either of two species of large arboreal leaf-eating monkeys (Brachyteles arachnoides or B. hypoxanthus) found only in Brazil, having a long prehensile tail and thick fleecy fur. Also called woolly spider monkey.
[Portuguese buriqui, muriqui, from Tupí mbïrï′ki.]