Simian

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsɪm.i.É™n/

Origin

From Latin sīmia ("ape, monkey"), from Ancient Greek σιμός (simos, "bent upward").

Full definition of simian

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to apes; apely.
2. Bearing resemblance to an ape.

Synonyms

• apelike
• apely
• apish
• simial
• simious

Noun

1. A monkey or an ape, especially an anthropoid.

Synonyms

• (monkey or ape) ape, monkey, primate