mountain gorilla

noun

: a gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) inhabiting the Virunga mountain range

Examples of mountain gorilla in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By killing animals for exhibition and subduing their bodies in such tableaux, taxidermy celebrates the subjugation of nature and colonial exploitation, all while effacing the African labor undergirding some dioramas, as with the mountain gorilla scene. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2025

Gorilla trekking in Uganda offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness endangered mountain gorillas while supporting the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s preservation efforts. —Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

Located on the edge of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, this eco-chic hideaway blends rustic elegance with adventure activities such as tracking endangered mountain gorillas or hiking dormant volcanoes. —Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024

Rwanda Among travelers, Rwanda is most famous for its mountain gorilla treks but Akagera National Park holds a different kind of adventure. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mountain gorilla

• sarsaparilla
• axilla
• flotilla
• guerilla
• guerrilla
• manilla
• mantilla
• maxilla
• mesilla
• papilla
• priscilla
• scintilla