simian

(sim′ē ən)

adjective

of or like an ape or monkey

Origin: < L simia, an ape, prob. < simus, flat-nosed < Gr simos < ? IE base *swei-, to bend

noun

an ape or monkey

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adjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling an ape or a monkey.

noun

An ape or a monkey.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin sīmia, ape

Origin: , probably from sīmus, snub-nosed

Origin: , from Greek sīmos

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