neossin

/niːˈɒsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of small, ancient extinct primates

“The researchers studied the fossil records of neossin species in Africa.”

2. noun

a type of extinct primate from the early Cenozoic era

“The neossin’s dental structure is unique among early primates.”

Synonyms

  • hominins
  • primates

Antonyms

  • mammals
  • vertebrates