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gibbon Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of various small, slender apes of the family Hylobatidae, native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, characterized by their lack of a tail and exceptional ability to swing rapidly through the tree canopy using their long arms.
Usage Example
"Researchers spent weeks in the Sumatran rainforest studying the complex morning songs of the local ape population."
Strong
ape
Weak
primate
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