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gorilla

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Translations

gorillanoun

gorillas

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

The gorilla at the zoo was very playful.

Горилла в зоопарке была очень игривой.

Synonyms

gorillaadjective

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to gorillas.

Synonyms

gorillanoun

A large, powerful, herbivorous ape of the genus Gorilla, native to the forests of central Africa, known for its stocky build and social behavior.

The gorilla moved gracefully through the dense forest, its presence commanding respect from all other creatures.

informal. A person, organization, or entity that is intimidatingly strong, powerful, or dominant.

In the smartphone market, Apple is the gorilla that smaller companies must contend with.

gorillaadjective

Relating to or characteristic of gorillas.

The tourists embarked on a gorilla trekking expedition in Rwanda.