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silverback
[ sil-ver-bak ]
noun
- an older male gorilla, usually the leader of a troop, whose hairs along the back turn gray with age.
silverback
/ ˈsɪlvəˌbæk /
noun
- an older male gorilla with grey hair on its back
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Word History and Origins
Origin of silverback1
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Example Sentences
A silverback is munching contently and endlessly on foliage.
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The silverback pushes past the teen, rolling him down a slanting hill.
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