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The word "ape" originates from the Old English term "apa," which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German "affo" and the Dutch "aap." These words are believed to stem from a Proto-Germanic root *apan, which is thought to have been derived from an even older Proto-Indo-European root. The term has evolved over time to specifically refer to the tailless primates, distinguishing them from monkeys and other related species.

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