silverback

English - Turkish

Definition of silverback in English Turkish dictionary

1. Sırt kısmı gümüş renkli ya da gümüşten olan2. Gümüş sırtlı goril3. Kendinden genç bayanlarla çıkan yaşlıca erkek

English - English

Definition of silverback in English English dictionary

A dominant older human male

A mature male of the several species of gorilla, so named from the silver streaking on its back

The knot

A mature male of the several species of gorilla, so named from the silver streaking on their backs

To go silverback is to fly into an intense and sudden rage reminiscent of a silverback gorilla. This might involve contortions of the face, grimaces, and a roar of anger

an adult male gorilla with gray hairs across the back

Etymology

() silver + back.