orangutan
noun/əˈræŋəˌtæn/
Frequency rank: #15,731 most common English word
Meaning
A large, tree-dwelling ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, known for its reddish-brown fur and high intelligence.
Example sentence
During our trip to Borneo, we spotted orangutan swinging gracefully through the rainforest canopy.
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