Gorilla

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The largest living primate, a herbivorous ape native to the rainforests of central and west Africa.

“Mountain gorillas are critically endangered, with conservation efforts vital to their continued survival.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Syllables

go·ril·la

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Synonyms

apegreat apeprimate

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