Gorilla

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈrɪlə/

Definitions of gorilla

noun A large, powerful, primarily herbivorous ape native to the forests of central Africa.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a gorilla at the zoo.

A2 The gorilla is eating a banana.

B1 The gorilla exhibit at the zoo is very popular.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of gorillas in the wild.

C1 The gorilla sanctuary is dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating these majestic animals.

C2 The gorilla population in the Congo is facing threats from poaching and habitat loss.

Examples of gorilla in a Sentence

formal The gorilla at the zoo is a popular attraction for visitors.

informal I heard there's a huge gorilla at the zoo that everyone's talking about.

slang That gorilla is massive, dude!

figurative Dealing with that difficult client is like trying to tame a wild gorilla.

Grammatical Forms of gorilla

• plural: gorillas
• comparative: more gorilla
• superlative: most gorilla
• present tense: gorilla
• future tense: will gorilla
• perfect tense: have gorilla
• continuous tense: is gorilla
• singular: gorilla
• positive degree: gorilla
• infinitive: to gorilla
• gerund: gorillaing
• participle: gorillaed

Origin and Evolution of gorilla

First Known Use: 1847 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'gorilla' is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'gorillai', which was used by Hanno the Navigator, a Carthaginian explorer, to describe a tribe of hairy women encountered during his journey along the African coast.

Evolution of the word: The word 'gorilla' was first used in English in 1847 to describe the largest of the great apes. Over time, its usage has become synonymous with strength, power, and wildness.