ars simia naturae
Latin phrase
ars sim·ia na·tu·rae
ˈärs-ˈsi-mē-ə-nä-ˈtu̇r-ē 
-ˈtu̇r-ˌī
: art (is) the ape of nature : art imitates nature
Cite this Entry
“Ars simia naturae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ars%20simia%20naturae. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share