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

See also

• simio-