Gorillian

/ɡəˈrɪliən/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or characteristic of gorillas or gorilla-like qualities.

Etymology

Derived from 'gorilla' with the suffix -ian, which comes from Latin -ianus and is used to form adjectives meaning 'of or relating to.' This is an uncommon or literary formation.

Kelly Says

The -ian suffix builds adjectives expressing relationships to nouns—it's how we get 'reptilian' and 'Martian'—but 'gorillian' is so rare it shows how English lets us theoretically create words even if nobody uses them.

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