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COAITA
Etymology
Noun
coaita (plural coaitas)
(dated) Any of certain South American monkeys of the genus Ateles, especially Ateles paniscus.
Synonyms
• (monkey): spider monkey (any monkey of genus Ateles)
Anagrams
• atocia
Source: Wiktionary
Co*ai"ta, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The native name of certain South American monkeys of the genus Ateles, esp. A. paniscus. The black-faced coaita is Ateles ater. See Illustration in Appendix.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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