orangutan

UK
/əˈræŋ.ə.tæn/
US
/əˈræŋ.ə.tæn/

Translations

orangutannoun
orangutans
pl
UK
/əˈræŋ.ə.tæn/
US
/əˈræŋ.ə.tæn/
The orangutan swung from branch to branch in the dense forest.
Орангутан качался с ветки на ветку в густом лесу.
Synonyms
great ape
red ape
man of the forest
orangutanadjective
UK
/əˈræŋ.ʊ.tæn/
US
/əˈræŋ.əˌtæn/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "orangutan habitat").

Definitions

orangutannoun
A large arboreal ape with long reddish-brown hair, long arms, and a large face, native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.
The orangutan swung gracefully from branch to branch in the dense jungle.
orangutanadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or involving orangutans.
The sanctuary offers unique insights into orangutan behavior.