Meaning
An ape of the genus Gorilla; endemic to the forests of Central Africa and typified by superlative physical size and strength in relation to other primates.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek Γόριλλαι (Górillai, “Gorillai (a tribe of hairy women)”), described by Hanno the Navigator, a Carthaginian navigator and possible visitor to the area that later became Sierra Leone; the Greek word is likely from Punic, and ultimately from an African language.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
apeassassinatlasbeastbeldambelligerentbickererbladebomberbrawler
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: