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Meaning of SAKI

Pronunciation:  'sâkee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  small arboreal monkey of tropical South America with long hair and bushy nonprehensile tail
  2. [n]  Japanese beverage from fermented rice usually served hot
  3. [n]  British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
 
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 Synonyms: H. H. Munro, Hector Hugh Munro, Munro, sake
 
 See Also: author, genus Pithecia, New World monkey, Pithecia, rice, vino, wine, writer

 

 

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Sa"ki\ (s[=a]"k[i^]), n. [Cf. F. & Pg. saki; probably from
    the native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
    Any one of several species of South American monkeys of the
    genus {Pithecia}. They have large ears, and a long hairy tail
    which is not prehensile.
    Note: The black saki ({Pithecia satanas}), the white-headed
          ({P. leucocephala}), and the red-backed, or
          hand-drinking, saki ({P. chiropotes}), are among the
          best-known.
    
  2. \Sa"ki\ (s[aum]"k[-e]), n.
    The alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice.
    
 

 

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