man ape

noun

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2
: any of various fossil primates intermediate in characters between humans and the great apes

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of man ape was circa 1864

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Cite this Entry

“Man ape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20ape. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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