sim·i·an (s m  - n)adj. Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling an ape or a monkey. n. An ape or a monkey. [From Latin s  mia, ape, probably from smus, snub-nosed, from Greek smos.] |
simian [ˈsɪmɪən]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) Also (rare) simious [ˈsɪmɪəs] of, relating to, or resembling a monkey or ape.
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a monkey or ape
[from Latin sīmia an ape, probably from sīmus flat-nosed, from Greek sīmos]
| simian (sm-n) Adjective Resembling or characteristic of apes or monkeys. Noun An ape or monkey. Ther term simian is no longer used in scientific contexts. Compare prosimian. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  simian - an ape or monkey primate - any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet |
| Adj. | 1. | simian - relating to or resembling an ape; "simian features" |
Translations
simian [ˈsɪmɪən] adj → scimmiesco/a
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