English
Noun
great ape
- An ape of the subfamily w:Ponginae|Ponginae, having a mostly hairless face, protrusive lips, hands with complex fingerprints, and flat fingernails. Includes the gorilla, chimpanzee, and orangutan.
- May be extended to include members of the family w:Hominidae|Hominidae, humans as well as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
See also
primate
monkey
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