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What is the difference between simial and simian?

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Simian is a synonym of simial.



As adjectives the difference between simial and simian

is that simial is simian; apelike while simian is of or pertaining to apes; apely.

As a noun simian is

an ape or monkey, especially an anthropoid.

simial

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • simian; apelike
    • (Webster 1913)

    simian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to apes; apely.
  • Bearing resemblance to an ape.

    • Synonyms

    * apelike * apely * apish * simial * simious

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An ape or monkey, especially an anthropoid.

    • Synonyms

    * (ape or monkey) ape, monkey, primate