" anthropoid ape "

[Noun]  | "anthropoid ape" 

1: ape

Origin: 1836 ;

[Noun]  | "ape" | \ ˈāp \

1: any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) —called also anthropoid, anthropoid ape

2: monkey; especially : one of the larger tailless or short-tailed Old World forms —not used technically

3: mimic

Origin: before 12th century ;

 Middle English, from Old English apa; akin to Old High German affo ape;