What does SAKIS mean?

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Sakis is a noun.

Definitions

• Sakis refers to a type of small monkey found in South America.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈsɑːkis/
• UK: /ˈsækis/

Origin and Usage

The word sakis is derived from the Tupi language spoken in South America. It is used to refer to a genus of small arboreal monkeys found in the rainforests of South America.

Synonyms

• Uakaris
• Titis

Related Words

• Monks
• Apish

Example Sentences

• The sakis were swinging from branch to branch in the forest canopy.
• The researchers observed a group of sakis foraging for food in the Amazon rainforest.