Meaning of the word douroucouli in English
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douroucouli
US /ˌdʊərəˈkuːli/
UK /ˌdʊər.uːˈkuː.li/
Noun
a small, nocturnal monkey (genus Aotus) native to Central and South America, known for its large eyes and lack of a tapetum lucidum, which affects its night vision.
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The douroucouli is also known as the owl monkey due to its large eyes.
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The unique vision of the douroucouli makes it an interesting subject for scientific study.
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