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/eɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does ape mean?

noun

A large, intelligent primate of the family Hominidae, typically having a broad, flat face, a prominent forehead, and a long, powerful tail. Apes are native to Africa and Asia.

Example

"The zoo was home to a large ape, which swung effortlessly from tree to tree."

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