orangutan
nounmasculine/ɔɾɐ̃ɡuˈtɐ̃ɡu/medium
o·ran·go·tan·go
Definition
A large, arboreal, reddish-haired great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.
The orangutan is one of our closest primate relatives.
Deforestation is a major threat to orangutan survival.
Common collocations
Sumatran orangutanBornean orangutanorangutan conservation
Etymology
Do malaio 'orang' (pessoa) + 'hutan' (floresta), através do inglês 'orangutan'.