Meaning of orangutan in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɔˈræŋ(ɡ)əˌtæn/

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  1. Noun

    orangutan

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from Malay orang utan‘forest person’

    Definitions

    1. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits

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