Pongidae

noun plural

Pon·​gi·​dae ˈpäŋ-gi-ˌdē How to pronounce Pongidae (audio) ˈpän-jə- How to pronounce Pongidae (audio)
: a family of anthropoid apes consisting of the gorilla, orangutan, chimpanzee, and bonobo
pongid adjective or noun

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“Pongidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Pongidae. Accessed 10 Jun. 2023.

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