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Etymology of the English word gorilla

the English word gorilla
derived from the Latin word gorilla (gorilla)
derived from the Greek word Gorillai
derived from the Greek word gorillas

Date

The earliest known usage of gorilla in English dates from the 19th century.

Cognates

Spanish gorila

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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