noun
saki
SA-kee
Saki (noun) means any of several small South American monkeys known for their bushy, non-grasping tails and large eyes. Example: “The white-faced saki peered down at us from the canopy.”
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Any of several small South American monkeys known for their bushy, non-grasping tails and large eyes.
"The white-faced saki peered down at us from the canopy."
How to use saki
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of small, long-tailed monkey found in South American rainforests.
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Etymology
Probably from a South American Tupian word, via French and Portuguese saki.
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What does “saki” mean?
The word “saki” means any of several small South American monkeys known for their bushy, non-grasping tails and large eyes. In plain terms, a type of small, long-tailed monkey found in South American rainforests.
How do you pronounce “saki”?
“Saki” is pronounced SA-kee (/ˈsæki/ in IPA).
How do you use “saki” in a sentence?
Here is “saki” used in a sentence: “The white-faced saki peered down at us from the canopy.”
What part of speech is “saki”?
“Saki” is a noun.
Where does the word “saki” come from?
The word “saki” comes from French. Probably from a South American Tupian word, via French and Portuguese saki.
