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๐ฆ gorilla emoji
The gorilla emoji ๐ฆ depicts a gorilla, a large animal. It is used in contexts related to animals, gorillas, and wildlife. Use it in messages or posts that refer directly to a gorilla or to animal topics.
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- Category
- Animals & Nature
- Unicode version
- 9.0
- Release year
- 2016
- Unicode sequence
- U+1F98D
- Emoji version
- 3.0
What does ๐ฆ mean?
A gorilla depicted as a large, powerful primate with a broad chest, strong arms, and a prominent brow ridge. The coloration varies by platform, typically ranging from black to grey. Represents the gorilla species, emphasizing its strength and intelligence. Part of the Animals & Nature category, specifically within the animal-mammal subcategory.
Common uses
- Referring to the gorilla species: 'The mountain gorilla ๐ฆ is critically endangered.'
- Symbolizing strength or power: 'He lifted the heavy box with the strength of a ๐ฆ.'
- In cultural references: 'That movie with the giant ๐ฆ was a blockbuster hit!'
In a message
The zoo's new exhibit features a family of ๐ฆ.
She was amazed by the intelligence of the ๐ฆ at the sanctuary.
The athlete's performance was ๐ฆ-like in its power and precision.
Variations
This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ๐ฆ mean?
A gorilla depicted as a large, powerful primate with a broad chest, strong arms, and a prominent brow ridge. The coloration varies by platform, typically ranging from black to grey. Represents the gorilla species, emphasizing its strength and intelligence. Part of the Animals & Nature category, specifically within the animal-mammal subcategory.
How do I copy Gorilla?
Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.
How do I download Gorilla?
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Does Gorilla support skin tones?
This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.