Meanings
nounkoolakamba (plural koolakambas)
plural koolakambas · alternative koolokamba
- obsoleteA purported hybrid species of chimpanzee and gorilla.
Origin
Based on indigenous words in the region of the Ovengi River of West Central Africa. Allegedly, kooloo mimics the creature's unique vocalization, and kamba is a Commi word meaning speak.
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APA
koolakamba. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/koolakamba
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“koolakamba.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/koolakamba. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “koolakamba,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/koolakamba.
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