Definition of "man-ape" [man-ape]

• An anthropoid ape; a simian, such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orang-utan, and gibbon. (noun)
• A supposed ancestor of the human race, advanced a step in intelligence beyond the ape; an ape-man. See Alalus. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "As the man-ape crushed them into his mouth a foolish expression of ecstasy came over his savage face."
• "His little eyes glittering wickedly, the man-ape seemed strangely unafraid."
• "As the last man-ape in the square crowded into the dispensary, Krishna slammed the door, hid the key in the folds of his robe, and walked toward Ki-Gor and Robert, smiling."