gorilla
/ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
An ape of the genus Gorilla; endemic to the forests of Central Africa and typified by superlative physical size and strength in relation to other primates.
2
A big and brutish man or a thug; a goon or ruffian.
3
A powerful person or organization; a heavyweight or behemoth.
4
1000 pounds sterling or dollar.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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