SEMNOPITHECINÆ
\sˈɛmnəpˌɪθɪsˌɪnə], \sˈɛmnəpˌɪθɪsˌɪnə], \s_ˈɛ_m_n_ə_p_ˌɪ_θ_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n_ə]\
Definitions of SEMNOPITHECINÆ
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sem-n[=o]-pith-[=e]-s[=i]'n[=e], n. a sub-family of catarrhine monkeys.--adjs. SEMNOPITH'ECINE, SEMNOPITH'ECOID.--n. SEMNOPITH[=E]'CUS, the typical genus of the foregoing sub-family, the sacred monkeys of Asia. [Gr. semnos, honoured, pith[=e]kos, an ape.]
By Thomas Davidson
