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orangutan

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɔɾɐ̃ɡuˈtɐ̃ɡu/o·ran·go·tan·go

Definition

1

A large, arboreal, reddish-haired great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

Usage examples

“The orangutan is one of our closest primate relatives.”
“Deforestation is a major threat to orangutan survival.”

Common combinations

Sumatran orangutanBornean orangutanorangutan conservation