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chim·pan·zee

chimpanzee

 
pronunciation:
chIm paen zi
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part of speech: noun
definition: a mammal that lives in African rain forests. Chimpanzees are in the group of primate mammals called apes. They are related to, but smaller than, gorillas. Chimpanzees are very intelligent and sometimes use tools to get food.
 
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