Saki \Sa"ki\ (s[=a]"k[i^]), n. [Cf. F. & Pg. saki; probably from
the native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
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.
Note: The black saki ({Pithecia satanas}), the white-headed
({P. leucocephala}), and the red-backed, or
hand-drinking, saki ({P. chiropotes}), are among the
best-known.