simious

English

Etymology

From Latin simia (“ape”) +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪm.i.əs/

Adjective

simious (comparative more simious, superlative most simious)

  1. (archaic) Simian; resembling a monkey.
    • 1839, Sydney Smith, Ballot:
      that strange simious, schoolboy passion of giving pain to others

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