apes

apes · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of *ape*: large tailless primates.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present of *ape*: imitates or copies.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    great apes — The large apes including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and humans.
  • •
    planet of the apes — Reference to the famous science fiction franchise.

Related words

See also: ape, monkeys, primates
Synonyms: primates, simians

Etymology

Plural of ape, from Old English apa.