adjective
simian
SIHM-ee-uhn
adjective
1
Relating to or resembling apes or monkeys.
"He had a simian way of scratching his head when confused."
noun
1
An ape or monkey.
"The documentary followed a troop of simians through the rainforest canopy."
How to Use Simian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to apes and monkeys, or a word for an ape or monkey itself.
Common pairings
simian features
simian behaviour
Word Forms
more simian comparative, simians plural, most simian superlative
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Etymology
From Latin simia, "ape, monkey," itself from Greek simos, "snub-nosed."