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chimpanzee definition

chim·pan·zee (c̸him′pan zē′, c̸him pan′zē)

noun

any of a genus (Pan) of great apes of Africa, with black hair and large, protruding ears: it is smaller than a gorilla and is noted for its intelligence

Etymology: Fr chimpanzé < Bantu (Angola) kampenzi

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chimpanzee Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • orphan: Save the rainforests and feed orphaned chimpanzees for free!

Adjective modifier

  • captive: There are approximately 2,000 captive chimpanzees in the United States.

Modifies a noun

  • sanctuary: Cameroon has three chimpanzee sanctuaries, all of which are constantly trying to keep up with the flow of orphans.

Noun used with modifier

  • pygmy: The photo of two young male bonobos ( pygmy chimpanzees ) happily engaged in fellatio is particularly endearing.
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chimpanzee quotes

Iguess I'mjust anoldmad scientist at bottom.Givemean underground laboratory, half a dozen atomsmashers, and a beautiful girl in a diaphanous veil waiting to be turned into a chimpanzee, and I care not who writes the nation's laws.

-Perelman, S(ydney) J(oseph)

To watch him fumbling with our rich and delicate English language is like seeing a Se'  vres vase in the hands of a chimpanzee.

-Waugh, Evelyn Arthur StJohn

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