ape
Translation
ape, primate
Examples
Gorillas are a type of great ape.
Gorillas are a type of great ape.
Grammar Patterns
an ape a large primate that lacks a tail The zoo has a new ape enclosure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: primate, great ape
Etymology
From Old English 'apa', a common Germanic word for the animal.
Memory Tips
Think of the film 'Planet of the Apes' to remember this large, intelligent primate. The verb 'to ape' means to imitate.