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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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