sapien

== English == === Etymology === The word is a singular form, derived by back-formation and shortening of translingual Homo sapiens by interpreting the latter as an English plural form. However, in Latin the word sapiens is strictly singular, its plural form being sapientes (and the Latin plural of homo sapiens is homines sapientes). === Noun === sapien (plural sapiens) (rare, proscribed) A human, a specimen of Homo sapiens. 2009, The Incredibles (comic) #1, page 9 [The superhero Mr. Incredible fights against a gorilla named Ungorilla.] Ungorilla: You foolish sapien! I am the Ungorilla! I possess the speed and strength of a very strong gorilla! How can you possibly defeat me? ==== Usage notes ==== The form is considered non-standard and is best avoided. === Anagrams === Spaine, Espina, sepian, senpai, paines, spinae, pisane, Pesina