scimmia

Definitions of scimmia
  1. noun
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
    synonyms: quadrumane
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    type of:
    primate
    any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet
  2. noun
    any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
    synonyms: quadrumane
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    type of:
    primate
    any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet
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