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agile gibbon

noun

Definition of agile gibbon

: a gibbon (Hylobates agilis) of Malaysia and Sumatra that occurs in two color phases, one blackish brown, the other buffy brown, both with white brow and black face

First Known Use of agile gibbon

1841, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for agile gibbon

agile, translation of New Latin agilis, specific epithet of Hylobates agilis

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