douroucouli n 1: nocturnal monkey of Central America and South America with large eyes and thick fur [syn: {douroucouli}, {Aotus trivirgatus}]
Douroucouli \Dou`rou*cou"li\, n. (Zool.) A small, nocturnal, South American monkey of the genus {Aotus} (formerly {Nyctipithecus trivirgatus}), with large owl-like eyes; hence, the common name {owl monkey}. [Written also {Durukuli} and {dourikuli}.] [1913 Webster +PJC ]
Durukuli \Du`ru*ku"li\, n. (Zool.) A small, nocturnal, South American monkey of the genus {Aotus} (formerly {Nyctipthecus trivirgatus}). The {owl monkey}. See {douroucouli}. [Written also {douroucouli}.] [1913 Webster]