mountain gorilla

noun

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

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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 While mountain gorillas in Bwindi often steal the spotlight, chimpanzee trekking offers its own set of thrills. —

Praveen Moman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mountain gorilla

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mountain gorilla was in 1922

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“Mountain gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20gorilla. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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