Tarzan of the Apes

A form of Tarzan — A strong wild man; any man showing attributes of Tarzan, as muscularity, agility, etc.

Meanings

nounTarzan of the Apes (plural not attested)
  1. alternativeno pluralAlternative form of Tarzan

    But to me, Aquaman was the Tarzan of the Apes of the DC Universe.

    2018, Peter David, Aquaman, DC Comics
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Chicago

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