SAKIS

Noun

sakis

plural of saki

Anagrams

• Sisak, Siska, sikas

Source: Wiktionary


SAKI

Sa"ki, n. Etym: [Cf. F. & Pg. saki; probably from the native name.] (Zo\'94l.)

Definition: 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, n.

Definition: The alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice.sake

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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