GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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    Sake (säˈkḗ), n. a traditional alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice. [Also spelled saki.]

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    Saki (sāˈkĭ), n. [Cf. F. & Pg. saki; probably from the native name.] (Zool.) Any one of several species of South American monkeys of the genus Pithecia. They have large ears, and a long hairy tail which is not prehensile.

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    ☞ The black saki (Pithecia satanas), the white-headed (Pithecia leucocephala), and the red-backed, or hand-drinking, saki (Pithecia chiropotes), are among the best-known.

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    Saki (säˈkḗ), n. The alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice; it is usually spelled sake.

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