naked ape

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Definition of naked ape in English Turkish dictionary

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Definition of naked ape in English English dictionary

A human being

Humans are unique among the monkeys and apes in lacking a dense layer of hair covering their bodies.

a book by Desmond Morris which examines similarities in the behaviour of humans and apes. The title is based on the fact that humans are the only type of ape which is not covered in hair (1967)

Related Terms

naked apes

plural form of naked ape

naked-ape

Attributive form of naked ape, noun

Hyphenation

na·ked ape

Turkish pronunciation

neykıd eyp

Pronunciation

/ˈnākəd ˈāp/ /ˈneɪkəd ˈeɪp/

Etymology

[ 'nA-k&d, esp Southern ] (adjective.) before 12th century. Reportedly coined by Desmond Morris in his book The Naked Ape (1967).