gorilla
//ɡəˈrɪlə//
Noun
gorillaSingular
gorillasPlural
1
A large, powerful ape native to the forests of central Africa, characterized by a broad chest, dark hair, and prominent brow ridges.
We saw a gorilla at the zoo.
2
A large, brutish, or aggressive person, especially a man.
The security guard was a real gorilla, standing over two meters tall.