gorilla
word
/ɡɝˈɪɫə/
guh-RI-luh
/ɡəɹˈɪlɐ/
guh-RI-luh
Definition
A gorilla is a very large, strong ape that lives in forests in Africa. Gorillas are known for their intelligence and live in groups called troops.
Usage & Nuances
'Gorilla' always refers to the animal, never to a person (unlike 'ape' used informally for some humans). Used in science, zoos, and nature shows. Plural is 'gorillas.'
Spanish: gorilaPortuguese (BR): gorilaPortuguese (PT): gorilaChinese (Simplified): 大猩猩Chinese (Traditional): 大猩猩Hindi: गोरिल्लाArabic: غوريلاBengali: গরিলাRussian: гориллаJapanese: ゴリラVietnamese: khỉ độtKorean: 고릴라Turkish: gorilUrdu: گوریلاIndonesian: gorila
Example Sentences
That wildlife documentary showed how a gorilla troop communicates in the wild.
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Scientists are studying gorilla behavior to learn more about social animals.
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A gorilla is bigger than a human.
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We saw a gorilla at the zoo yesterday.
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The baby gorilla holds its mother tightly.
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He pounded his chest like a gorilla to joke with his friends.
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