pithecus

/pɪˈθɛkjʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of primates, including gibbons and great apes.

“The discovery of a new species of pithecus in the Amazon rainforest was a groundbreaking moment in anthropology.”

2. noun

A genus of monkeys, especially the gibbons and great apes.

“The study of pithecus anatomy is crucial for understanding primate evolution.”

Synonyms

  • primates
  • simia

Antonyms

  • human