orang utan

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Noun orang utan has 1 sense

orangutan, orang, orangutang, Pongo pygmaeus - large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
--₁ is a kind of great ape, pongid
--₁ is a member of Pongo, genus Pongo

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

The term "orang utan" refers to a species of large apes native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. It is also commonly known as the "orangutan." These highly intelligent primates are famous for their distinctive reddish-brown fur, long arms, and close genetic relation to humans.

Senses:

Noun: Refers to the animal species Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii.
Adjective: Describes attributes or characteristics related to orangutans.

Examples:

Noun:

The Bornean orang utan is critically endangered due to habitat loss.
Orang utans are known to have immense cognitive abilities.

Adjective:

She studied the behavior of orang utan infants in their natural habitat.
The zoo has a well-maintained orang utan enclosure.

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