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Definition of Chimpanzee
1. Noun. Intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests.
Exact synonyms: Chimp, Pan Troglodytes
Generic synonyms: Great Ape, Pongid
Group relationships: Genus Pan, Pan
Specialized synonyms: Pan Troglodytes Verus, Western Chimpanzee, Eastern Chimpanzee, Pan Troglodytes Schweinfurthii, Central Chimpanzee, Pan Troglodytes Troglodytes, Bonobo, Pan Paniscus, Pygmy Chimpanzee
Generic synonyms: Great Ape, Pongid
Group relationships: Genus Pan, Pan
Specialized synonyms: Pan Troglodytes Verus, Western Chimpanzee, Eastern Chimpanzee, Pan Troglodytes Schweinfurthii, Central Chimpanzee, Pan Troglodytes Troglodytes, Bonobo, Pan Paniscus, Pygmy Chimpanzee
Definition of Chimpanzee
1. n. An african ape (Anthropithecus troglodytes or Troglodytes niger) which approaches more nearly to man, in most respects, than any other ape. When full grown, it is from three to four feet high.
Definition of Chimpanzee
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Medical Definition of Chimpanzee
1. Generic name for Pan panisus and P. Troglodytes. Origin: African dial. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chimpanzee
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