Meaning of SAKI
Pronunciation: | | 'sâkee
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- [n] small arboreal monkey of tropical South America with long hair and bushy nonprehensile tail
- [n] Japanese beverage from fermented rice usually served hot
- [n] British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
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| Synonyms: | | H. H. Munro, Hector Hugh Munro, Munro, sake |
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| See Also: | | author, genus Pithecia, New World monkey, Pithecia, rice, vino, wine, writer | |
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| Definition: | | Saki Description not available. more details ... |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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.
\Sa"ki\ (s[aum]"k[-e]), n.
The alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice.
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