mountain gorilla

noun

: a gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) inhabiting the Virunga mountain range

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Located on the edge of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, this eco-chic hideaway blends rustic elegance with adventure activities such as tracking endangered mountain gorillas or hiking dormant volcanoes. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 Rwanda Among travelers, Rwanda is most famous for its mountain gorilla treks but Akagera National Park holds a different kind of adventure. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 While mountain gorillas in Bwindi often steal the spotlight, chimpanzee trekking offers its own set of thrills. Praveen Moman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024 The scene of Attenborough sitting with a group of mountain gorillas in Africa is an iconic moment in British television history. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mountain gorilla 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mountain gorilla was in 1922

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“Mountain gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20gorilla. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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