simian

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See also: sìmiàn

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin sīmia (ape, monkey), from Ancient Greek σιμός (simós, snub-nosed).

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  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈsɪm.i.ən/
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simian (comparative more simian, superlative most simian)

  1. Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.
  2. Bearing resemblance to an ape or monkey; apelike or monkeylike.

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Noun[edit]

simian (plural simians)

  1. An ape or monkey, especially an anthropoid (infraorder Simiiformes).

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simian

  1. accusative singular of simia

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French simien.

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simian m (plural simieni)

  1. simian

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