noun
- A large ape of Southeast Asia, especially an orangutan.
Usage: Often used in zoological or scientific contexts.; Can refer to any of several great ape species native to tropical regions.
Examples
- The pongo swung gracefully through the rainforest canopy.
- Researchers studied the pongo's intelligence and social behavior.
- A young pongo was born at the wildlife sanctuary last spring.
- The pongo is native to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
- Zoo visitors watched the pongo use tools to extract insects from tree bark.