Associations to the word «Silverback»

Wiktionary

SILVERBACK, noun. (zoology) A mature male of the several species of chimpanzees and gorillas, so named from the silver streaking on its back.
SILVERBACK, noun. (informal) (by extension) A dominant older human male.

Dictionary definition

SILVERBACK, noun. An adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back.

Wise words

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