ateles

/ˈeɪtliːz/ or /ˈeɪtlɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of arboreal primates, including the sloth, found in Central and South America.

“The zoologist studied the behavior of the atelid monkeys in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • primate
  • sloth

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • terrestrial