noun
- plural of ceboid; members of the family Cebidae, a group of New World monkeys including capuchins, howler monkeys, and spider monkeys.
Usage: zoology; technical
Examples
- Ceboids are native to Central and South America.
- The research team studied the behavior of various ceboids in their natural habitat.
- Unlike Old World monkeys, ceboids have prehensile tails that aid in climbing.
- Capuchins are among the most intelligent ceboids.
- Zoos often display ceboids because of their social and playful nature.