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ORANG-OUTANG

\ˈɔːɹaŋa͡ʊtˈaŋ], \ˈɔːɹaŋa‍ʊtˈaŋ], \ˈɔː_ɹ_a_ŋ_aʊ_t_ˈa_ŋ]\

Definitions of ORANG-OUTANG

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The great ape of the eastern Archipelago.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

One of the ape tribe, which in outward appearance approaches remarkably near to the human form.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A large monkey, in many respects approaching man more closely than any other known animal of its tribe.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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