pithecoid

English

A white-faced saki (Pithecia pithecia)

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek πῐθηκοειδής (pithēkoeidḗs, “ape-like”).

Adjective

pithecoid (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the anthropoid apes.
Of or pertaining to the monkeys of genus Pithecia.

Related terms

pithecism
pithecomorphic

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