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chimpanzee

chim·pan·zee [ chìmpan z, chim pánzee ] (plural chim·pan·zees)


noun 
Definition:
 
intelligent ape: a medium-sized ape with long dark-brown hair covering its body except for its naked face and ears. Native to: equatorial Africa.  Latin name Pan troglodytes, Pan paniscus.

[Mid-18th century. Via French< Kikongo]
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