orangutan
Definition
- Noun:
- A large, long-armed ape (Pongo) native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, characterized by its reddish-brown hair and arboreal (tree-dwelling) habits.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The orangutan used its long arms to swing gracefully from branch to branch.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the endangered orangutan.
- We observed a mother orangutan and her infant high in the canopy.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in scientific and conservation contexts to refer specifically to the great ape genus .
- Researchers study orangutan intelligence and social behavior.
Variants and Related Words
- Orang (n): An informal, shortened form of "orangutan."
- Orangutans (n): The standard plural form.
Synonyms
- Great ape: A broader category that includes orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.
- Pongo: The scientific genus name.
Related Phrases
- Orangutan habitat: Refers specifically to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
- Deforestation is destroying vital orangutan habitat.
Noun
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large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
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