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pri·mate
 primate
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- pronunciation:
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meIt
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A primate is a member of a certain group of mammals. Primates include humans, apes, and monkeys. Most primates, such as these three types, have large brains. They also have hands that can be moved in ways that let them perform many different kinds of tasks.
Gorillas are the largest of all the primates.
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ape, monkey |
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