plural pongids
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: any of a former family (Pongidae) of great apes that included the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan
Note: These species are now classified in the same family (Hominidae) as humans.
pongid
adjective
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“Pongid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pongid. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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