Muriqui Definition
mûrĭ-kē
muriquis
noun
Either of two species of large arboreal leaf-eating monkeys (Brachyteles arachnoides or B. hypoxanthus) found only in Brazil, having a long prehensile tail and thick fleecy fur.
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Other Word Forms of Muriqui
Noun
Singular:
muriqui
Plural:
muriquisOrigin of Muriqui
Portuguese buriqui, muriqui from Tupí mbïrï'ki
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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