gibbon
noun/ˈɡɪbən/
Frequency rank: #15,693 most common English word
Meaning
A small, slender ape native to the forests of Southeast Asia, known for its long arms and loud calls.
Example sentence
During our zoo visit, we watched gibbon swing effortlessly from branch to branch using its long arms.
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