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Definition of siamang

siamang

/ˈsiː.ə.mæŋ/
si · a · mang
Plural:siamangs
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siamang Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, predominantly black, arboreal gibbon (Symphalangus syndactylus) native to the rainforests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra, distinguished by a large, inflatable throat sac used to amplify its loud, resonant territorial calls.

Example

"The distinctive, booming calls of the siamang echoed through the Sumatran rainforest at dawn."

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• Nearby Words

shuttle
shuttlecock
sialosyrinx
siamang
siamese algae eater
siamese crocodile
siamese fighting fish

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 19th century directly from the Malay word 'siamang'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Siamang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/siamang
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