Definition of "simia" [‖Sim•i•a]

• A Linnæan genus of Quadrumana which included the types of numerous modern genera. By modern writers it is usually restricted to the genus which includes the orang-outang. (noun)

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• "In the Middle Ages the devil is seen virtually as the ape (simia) of God and of the angels."
• "Orchis simia. pyramidalis! latifolia! morio! papilionacea.mascula. latiflora. conopsea."
• "Others of the genus _simia_ were stationed in the tops; an aviary composed of cockatoos, Cape parrots, Java sparrows, minas, &c., was dispersed through different messes; whilst indigenous animals, such as rats, mice, cockroaches and ants, had their appropriate haunts."