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simian

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmɪən/

Definition of simian

adjective

  • relating to or affecting apes or monkeys:simian immunodeficiency virusCompare with prosimian.
  • derogatory resembling a monkey:his simian features

noun

  • an ape or monkey.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin simia 'ape', perhaps via Latin from Greek simos 'flat-nosed'

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