simiot

Catalan

Etymology

From simi +‎ -ot.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic, Valencia) [si.miˈɔt]

Noun

simiot m (plural simiots)

1. (Northern, Spain, folklore) One of a race of demonic ape-like creatures which according to local legends once terrorised the city of Arles-sur-Tech in the comarca of Vallespir and surrounding areas of Baix Empordà