Definition of spider monkey in US English:
spider monkey
nounˈspaɪdər ˈməŋkiˈspīdər ˈməNGkē
A South American monkey with very long limbs and a long prehensile tail.
Genus Ateles, family Cebidae: four species
Example sentencesExamples
- Among tamarins and spider monkeys, all males are dichromats - they can't perceive reds or greens.
- They included films about giant tarantulas, jaguars, spider monkeys, vampire bats and many other jungle creatures.
- She is particularly keen to see spider monkeys, which are often rather elusive.
- She looked to see a small and agile spider monkey with her banana.
- Everyone then heads for Monkey Island, home for an assortment of spider monkeys.