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gorilla

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

gorillanoun

gorillas

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Translations

The gorilla at the zoo was very playful.

Горилла в зоопарке была очень игривой.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gorillaproper noun

Definitions

A taxonomic genus within the family Hominidae comprising the largest living primates, including the eastern and western gorillas.

Gorilla is divided into two species, eastern and western.

gorillaadjective

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to gorillas.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of gorillas.

The tourists embarked on a gorilla trekking expedition in Rwanda.

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