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hoolock Meaning & Definition

What Does Hoolock Mean?

Hoolock is used as a noun meaning Any of the large gibbons of genus Hoolock of the family Hylobatidae.

Hoolock at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Synonymslangur
Pluralhoolocks

Hoolock Definition (Noun)

  1. Any of the large gibbons of genus Hoolock of the family Hylobatidae.

Noun

  1. A large gibbon, either of three primate species Hoolock hoolock, Hoolock leuconedys, or Hoolock tianxing from the family Hylobatidae.

Synonyms of Hoolock

Hoolock synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

hoolock (plural hoolocks)

Words That Rhyme With Hoolock

Origin of Hoolock

Borrowed from Assamese হলৌ (holou) or a kindred Eastern Indo-Aryan language.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hoolock

What part of speech is hoolock?

Hoolock is a noun.

What is another word for hoolock?

You can replace hoolock with words such as langur. See the full list of hoolock synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of hoolock?

The plural of hoolock is hoolocks.