Translation
monkey, ape
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Word origin
From Latin simia ('ape, monkey'), traditionally linked to simus ('flat-nosed'), from Greek simos. English simian comes straight from the same Latin word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- simia
- English cognates
- simian
Examples
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The monkey jumps from tree to tree.
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The monkey held a piece of fruit in its hand.
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Monkeys are very intelligent animals.
One word covers what English splits in two: a is any monkey or ape. Where the difference matters, the tailless great apes are homsimioj.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 7: simio, kaleŝo, ŝalti and 7 more words.