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gorilla

The correct spelling is gorilla.

How to pronounce gorilla

/ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/
noun

IPA: /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/

Say it like: Gor-ill-a

The correct spelling is gorilla. The largest of the apes, native to the forests of central Africa, and known for their trait of knuckle-walking.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The largest of the apes, native to the forests of central Africa, and known for their trait of knuckle-walking.
  2. 2.A big and brutish man or a thug; a goon or ruffian.
  3. 3.A powerful person or organization; a heavyweight or behemoth.

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