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siamang

/sɪˈæmæŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does siamang mean?

noun

A large, black, gibbon-like ape native to the forests of Sumatra and Borneo, characterized by its long, hanging vocal cords and loud, booming calls.

Example

"The siamang's haunting call echoed through the forest, a sound that was both beautiful and eerie."

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