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gibbons

/ˈɡɪbənz/ noun · British & US
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What does gibbons mean?

noun

A genus of small, agile primates native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia, known for their long arms and powerful voices. They are also known as swing monkeys.

Example

"The gibbon's haunting call echoed through the forest, a haunting melody that seemed to come from nowhere and everywhere at the same time."

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