ape

Middle English

/ˈaːp(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • An ape or monkey; a simian creature.
  • A deceiver; a conman or charlatan.
  • A gullible or foolish person.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English apa (monkey, ape) inherited from *apō inherited from Proto-Germanic *apô (monkey, ape).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*apô

Gloss

monkey, ape

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

猿

Emoji
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