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单词 pithecoid
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Definition of pithecoid in English:

pithecoid

adjective ˈpɪθɪkɔɪdpɪˈθiːkɔɪd
  • Resembling or relating to the apes, especially the higher apes; apelike.

noun ˈpɪθɪkɔɪdpɪˈθiːkɔɪd
  • An ape, especially a higher ape.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Darwin (1809–1882), naturalist, geologist, and originator of the theory of natural selection. From ancient Greek πίθηκος ape, of unknown origin + -oid, perhaps after ancient Greek πιθηκοειδής ape-like.

Definition of pithecoid in US English:

pithecoid

adjective
  • Resembling or relating to the apes, especially the higher apes; apelike.

noun
  • An ape, especially a higher ape.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Darwin (1809–1882), naturalist, geologist, and originator of the theory of natural selection. From ancient Greek πίθηκος ape, of unknown origin + -oid, perhaps after ancient Greek πιθηκοειδής ape-like.

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