Where does “gorilla” come from?
Gorilla comes from Ancient Greek Γόριλλαι, a word of unknown origin and meaning.
gorilla (English): The largest of the apes, native to the forests of...
Definitions
- The largest of the apes, native to the forests of...
Ancestry of “gorilla”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | Γόριλλαι | a tribe of hairy women; Gorillai {{gloss|a tribe... |
Words derived from “gorilla”