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单词 douroucouli
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Definition of douroucouli in English:

douroucouli

nounPlural douroucoulisˌdʊərʊˈkuːliˌdo͝orəˈko͞olē
  • A large-eyed chiefly nocturnal monkey found in South America.

    Genus Aotus, family Cebidae: two or more species

    Also called night monkey, owl monkey
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Douroucouli form pair bonds and live in family groups of the mated pair with their immature offspring.

Origin

Mid 19th century: probably from an indigenous South American language.

 
 

Definition of douroucouli in US English:

douroucouli

nounˌdo͝orəˈko͞olē
  • A large-eyed chiefly nocturnal monkey found in South America.

    Genus Aotus, family Cebidae: two or more species

    Also called night monkey, owl monkey
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Douroucouli form pair bonds and live in family groups of the mated pair with their immature offspring.

Origin

Mid 19th century: probably from an indigenous South American language.

 
 
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