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gorilla

/ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/
Meanings

  • A large primate, typically living in forests, of the genus Gorilla.

    - "The gorilla is the largest living primate."
    - "Gorillas are native to the forests of Central Africa."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/



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Rhymes
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gorilla , jellyfish , millionaire , papillon , siren , titan , unicorn
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  1. Gorilla (en) : A large primate, typically living in forests, of the genus Gorilla.

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gorilla , gorillas , 800-pound gorilla , lowland gorilla , lowland gorillas , mountain gorilla , mountain gorillas
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{"term"=>"Gorilla, western lowland", "meaning"=>"A subspecies of gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) that is native to the forests of western lowland Central Africa, from southern Cameroon and Gabon in the north to the Congo River in the south. Western lowland gorillas are smaller and have lighter coloration than other subspecies of gorillas, and they are also more social and more likely to live in large, stable groups."}

Etymology
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The word 'gorilla' comes from the Greek word 'gorillai', which means 'tribe of hairy women'. This misconception likely came about due to the dense, dark forests where gorillas live, and the fact that early European explorers only saw the backs and heads of gorillas as they moved through the dense forest undergrowth.

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  1. {"question"=>"What is the largest living primate?", "answer"=>"The largest living primate is the gorilla. Gorillas are native to the forests of Central Africa, and they are the largest of all the primate species. Adult male gorillas can weigh up to 400 pounds (181 kg) and stand up to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. Female gorillas are smaller than males, and they typically weigh between 200 and 350 pounds (91 and 160 kg) and stand between 4 and 5 feet (1.2 and 1.5 m) tall. Despite their large size, gorillas are gentle and peaceful primates, and they are known for their strong social bonds and their powerful and expressive faces. Gorillas are also important cultural and symbolic figures in many African societies, and they are revered and protected as sacred and powerful animals."}

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  1. Ape: A primate that is characterized by a body covered with hair, opposable thumbs, and a relatively large brain compared to other mammals of similar size. Apes are a parvorder within the order Primates, and they are characterized by a relatively short snout, forward-facing eyes, and a flexible, extensible, and precooked digestive system. Apes are native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, and they include the gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos, humans, and other extant and extinct species of apes.

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In Western culture, gorillas have long been depicted as fierce and dangerous animals, due in part to their large size and powerful build. However, in recent years, there has been a growing appreciation for the intelligence, social complexity, and emotional capacities of gorillas, which has led to a more nuanced and compassionate understanding of these remarkable primates.

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