saimiri

/ˌsaimɪri/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of small, intelligent primates native to Central and South America, particularly the capuchin monkey.

“The saimiri monkeys were observed in their natural habitat, playing and interacting with each other.”

Synonyms

  • Central American monkey
  • capuchin
  • titi

Antonyms

  • giant ape
  • large primate