simian

Definitions


[ˈsɪmɪən], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or affecting apes or monkeys
(e.g: simian immunodeficiency virus)


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


[ˈsɪmɪən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ape or monkey


Phrases:

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




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