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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgorila
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡoˈɾila
"El gorila es un símbolo de la fuerza."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large, predominantly herbivorous ape native to the forests of central Africa.
"The gorilla is known for its impressive strength and social behavior." - 2
A member of the family Hominidae, which includes the eastern and western gorilla species.
"Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the endangered mountain gorilla."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gorilla' comes from the Greek word 'gorillai', which referred to a tribe of hairy women. The term was first used in the 16th century when explorers encountered these large primates in Africa, leading to the modern usage referring to the species of great apes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gorilla" is said worldwide
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gorille
Transliteration: ɡoʁij
"Le gorille est un animal majestueux."
Gorilla
Transliteration: ɡoˈʁɪla
"Der Gorilla lebt in sozialen Gruppen."
gorilla
Transliteration: ɡoˈrilla
"Il gorilla è un animale molto forte."
gorila
Transliteration: ɡoˈɾila
"El gorila es un símbolo de la fuerza."
gorila
Transliteration: ɡoˈɾilɐ
"O gorila é um animal impressionante."
गोरिल्ला
Transliteration: gorillā
"गोरिल्ला एक बड़ा प्राणी है।"
大猩猩
Transliteration: dà xīng xing
"大猩猩是非常聪明的动物。"
고릴라
Transliteration: gorilla
"고릴라는 매우 강한 동물입니다."
ゴリラ
Transliteration: gorira
"ゴリラは非常に力強い動物です。"
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