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gibbon
noun as in primate
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They have been predicting “the fall of America” for years, in the way that Gibbon described the fall of Rome.
Another famous man was born at Putney: Edward Gibbon, the historian.
Gibbon was, in fine, exceedingly human, and his person was almost grotesque.
Of the apes, though many can stand upright, the gibbon is the only one that attempts to walk in this position.
Their motion is like that of the gibbon when in haste, a series of jumps or swings between the supporting arms.
Their attitude is in all cases an approach toward the erect one, which posture is attained by the gibbon.
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On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to gibbon, such as: chimpanzee, gorilla, humanoid, monkey, orang, and orangutan.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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