saki

¹

[ sak-ee, sah-kee ]

noun

1. any of several monkeys of the genus Pithecia, of tropical South America, having a golden-brown to black, thick, shaggy coat and a long, bushy, nonprehensile tail.

Saki

²

[ sah-kee ]

noun

1. pen name of H(ector) H(ugh) Munro.

saki

¹

/ ˈsɑːkɪ /

noun

1. any of several small mostly arboreal New World monkeys of the genera Pithecia and Chiropotes, having long hair and a long bushy tail
2. another name for sake 2

Saki

²

/ ˈsɑːkɪ /

noun

1. pen name of (Hector Hugh) Munro

Word History and Origins

Origin of saki¹

1765–75; < French < Tupi sagui

Word History and Origins

Origin of saki¹

sense 1: C20: French, from Tupi saqi

Example Sentences

Anthropologist Dara Adams was following a troop of six saki monkeys in Peru’s Amazon rain forest, when out of nowhere they began shrieking, hooting and barking loudly.

From Scientific American

The type of monkey, known as a white-faced saki, is known for its muscular build, often spending much of their lives swinging from tree to tree.

From Fox News

Marsh describes the sakis as appearing more like cats, running on all four across thin branches.

From National Geographic

That sushi indulgence aside, most of our meals run under $20 a head, beers and saki included — another draw for visiting skiers.

From Washington Post

She is also planning a new festival this fall called Ramen Festival, which pairs beer and saki with ramen noodles.

From New York Times