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platyrrhinian

 

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Adjective platyrrhinian has 1 sense
  1. platyrrhine, platyrrhinian, platyrhine, platyrhinian, platyrrhinic, broadnosed - of or related to New World monkeys having nostrils far apart or to people with broad noses

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Platyrrhinian

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing a person or group of people who have a broad or flat nose.

Sample Sentence 1: The indigenous tribes of South America are known for their platyrrhinian facial features.

Sample Sentence 2: Many people believe that platyrrhinian noses give a unique charm to a person's face.

Sense 2: Referring to the characteristic of having a wide or flat nose shape.

Sample Sentence 1: The ancient Egyptian sculptures often depict pharaohs with a platyrrhinian nose.

Sample Sentence 2: Some researchers claim that platyrrhinian noses evolved in certain populations as an adaptation to a warm and humid climate.

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