Meaning & use

saki

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A small South American monkey with a long bushy tail and thick fur, known for its shy, arboreal habits.

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The white-faced saki leapt gracefully between the rainforest branches.

Sakis are known for their remarkable jumping ability, covering several meters in a single leap.

A note on using this word

Not to be confused with sake, the Japanese rice wine, which is an entirely different word and origin.

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