gibbon

[ gib-uhn ]

/ ˈgɪb ən /

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noun

any of the small arboreal apes of the East Indies and southern Asia that belong to the four genera of the family Hylobatidae (the lesser apes), displaying strong territorial behavior with vigorous vocalization and having wrists much like ball-and-socket joints: all species are reduced in number, and most are endangered.

Origin of gibbon

First recorded in 1760–70; from French, used by Georges Buffon; further origin uncertain

Words nearby gibbon

gibberellin, gibberish, gibbet, gibble-gabble, Gib board, gibbon, Gibbon, Edward, Gibbons, gibbosity, gibbous, Gibbs

Definition for gibbon (2 of 2)

Gibbon

[ gib-uhn ]

/ ˈgɪb ən /

noun

Edward, 1737–94, English historian.

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Example sentences from the Web for gibbon

They have been predicting “the fall of America” for years, in the way that Gibbon described the fall of Rome.
Only the French Would Be Smug About the Recession|Janine di Giovanni|December 11, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Nevertheless, Gibbon is impressed with the social influence of the great Frenchman.
Historical Essays|James Ford Rhodes
Gibbon (Edward), probably the greatest of historians, b. Putney, 27 April 1737.
A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations|Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
This was the first notice his Majesty ever had of Mr. Gibbon.
The Diary of John Evelyn, Volume II (of 2)|John Evelyn

There is good testimony that various species of Gibbon readily take to the erect posture.
Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature|Thomas H. Huxley
In one respect this juvenile work of Gibbon has little merit.
Gibbon|James Cotter Morison

British Dictionary definitions for gibbon (1 of 2)

gibbon

/ (ˈɡɪbən) /

noun

any small agile arboreal anthropoid ape of the genus Hylobates, inhabiting forests in S Asia

Word Origin for gibbon

C18: from French, probably from an Indian dialect word

British Dictionary definitions for gibbon (2 of 2)

Gibbon

/ (ˈɡɪbən) /

noun

Edward. 1737–94, English historian; author of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776–88), controversial in its historical criticism of Christianity

Lewis Grassic (ˈɡræsɪk), real name James Leslie Mitchell . 1901–35, Scottish writer: best known for his trilogy of novels Scots Quair (1932–34)

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单词	gibbon
释义	gibbon [ gib-uhn ] / ˈgɪb ən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR gibbon ON THESAURUS.COM noun any of the small arboreal apes of the East Indies and southern Asia that belong to the four genera of the family Hylobatidae (the lesser apes), displaying strong territorial behavior with vigorous vocalization and having wrists much like ball-and-socket joints: all species are reduced in number, and most are endangered. Origin of gibbon First recorded in 1760–70; from French, used by Georges Buffon; further origin uncertain Words nearby gibbon gibberellin, gibberish, gibbet, gibble-gabble, Gib board, gibbon, Gibbon, Edward, Gibbons, gibbosity, gibbous, Gibbs Definition for gibbon (2 of 2) Gibbon [ gib-uhn ] / ˈgɪb ən / noun Edward, 1737–94, English historian. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gibbon They have been predicting “the fall of America” for years, in the way that Gibbon described the fall of Rome. Only the French Would Be Smug About the Recession\|Janine di Giovanni\|December 11, 2008\|DAILY BEAST Nevertheless, Gibbon is impressed with the social influence of the great Frenchman. Historical Essays\|James Ford Rhodes Gibbon (Edward), probably the greatest of historians, b. Putney, 27 April 1737. A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations\|Joseph Mazzini Wheeler This was the first notice his Majesty ever had of Mr. Gibbon. The Diary of John Evelyn, Volume II (of 2)\|John Evelyn There is good testimony that various species of Gibbon readily take to the erect posture. Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature\|Thomas H. Huxley In one respect this juvenile work of Gibbon has little merit. Gibbon\|James Cotter Morison British Dictionary definitions for gibbon (1 of 2) gibbon / (ˈɡɪbən) / noun any small agile arboreal anthropoid ape of the genus Hylobates, inhabiting forests in S Asia Word Origin for gibbon C18: from French, probably from an Indian dialect word British Dictionary definitions for gibbon (2 of 2) Gibbon / (ˈɡɪbən) / noun Edward. 1737–94, English historian; author of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776–88), controversial in its historical criticism of Christianity Lewis Grassic (ˈɡræsɪk), real name James Leslie Mitchell . 1901–35, Scottish writer: best known for his trilogy of novels Scots Quair (1932–34) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to gibbon hominoid, monkey, human, man, anthropoid, ape, orangutan, chimpanzee, gorilla, primate, humanoid, orang, brachiator, cercopithecoid, great ape
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gibbon

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Definition for gibbon (2 of 2)

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British Dictionary definitions for gibbon (1 of 2)

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British Dictionary definitions for gibbon (2 of 2)

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