hylobates

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Noun hylobates has 1 sense

Hylobates, genus Hylobates - gibbons
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Hylobatidae, family Hylobatidae
--₁ has members:
gibbon, Hylobates lar; siamang, Hylobates syndactylus, Symphalangus syndactylus

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Hylobates

Definition:

Hylobates is a genus of small to medium-sized agile gibbons native to the forests of Southeast Asia.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Any primate of the genus Hylobates, characterized by their slender build and long arms, also known as gibbons.

2. The genus of primates comprising various species of agile gibbons.

Usage:

Hylobates are known for their distinctive long calls.

The hylobates swing effortlessly through the trees.

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