[Cf. F. & Pg. saki; probably from the native name.]
(Zoöl.) 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.

Sa·ki
n. (sä"kē̍)

The alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice; it is usually spelled sake.
[1913 Webster +PJC]

Webster 1913 Dictionary edited by Patrick J. Cassidy