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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