gibbon

noun

gib·bon | \ ˈgi-bən

Definition of gibbon

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: any of a genus (Hylobates of the family Hylobatidae) of agile brachiating tailless apes of southeastern Asia that are the smallest and most arboreal anthropoid apes

Gibbon

biographical name

Gib·bon | \ ˈgi-bən

Definition of Gibbon (Entry 2 of 2)

Edward 1737–1794 English historian

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When Li Po was 5, his father moved the family southeast to Sichuan, a mystic land known for its majestic mountains, lush green rivers, howling gibbons and spicy food. — Yunte Huang, WSJ, "‘The Banished Immortal’ Review: ‘Heaven Begot a Talent Like Me’," 11 Jan. 2019 But the imperial gibbon discovery suggests this isn't the case. — National Geographic, "Ancient Royal Tomb Yields Strange New Ape Species," 21 June 2018 Deforestation has shrunk the gibbons' habitat, Science reported. — Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, "Extinct gibbon discovered in an ancient tomb. It might have been a pet.," 21 June 2018 Dr Turvey and his colleagues were thus able to compare the animal’s skull, jaw and teeth with those of modern gibbons. — The Economist, "A new species of gibbon is found in a 2,200-year-old tomb," 23 June 2018 An ancient Chinese royal tomb may contain more surprising discoveries than anyone expected, including what appears to be a previously unknown species of gibbon that has since been driven to extinction. — Eli Meixler, Time, "An Ancient Chinese Tomb Reveals an Extinct Species of Gibbon, and a Warning," 22 June 2018 By harnessing computer modelling, scientists were able to identify a new genus and species of gibbon. — James Rogers, Fox News, "Mysterious remains of extinct ape discovered in ancient Chinese tomb," 22 June 2018 Wei-Haas reports that the fossil suggests that gibbons may have lived in central China 2,000 years ago. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Extinct Gibbon Species Discovered in 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb," 23 June 2018 The Imperial Chinese reverence for gibbons apparently didn't extend to preserving their habitat. — Gretchen Vogel, Science | AAAS, "Vanished ape found in ancient Chinese tomb, giving clues to its disappearance," 21 June 2018

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