titi

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noun (1)

ti·​ti ˈtī-ˌtī 

1

: a tree (Cliftonia monophylla of the family Cyrillaceae) of the southeastern U.S. with leathery leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers

2

: leatherwood sense 2

titi

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noun (2)

ti·​ti ti-ˈtē 

: any of a genus (Callicebus) of small South American monkeys having long thick variably colored fur and a tail that is not prehensile

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

American Spanish tití

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1832, in the meaning defined above