Washoe

[ wosh-oh, waw-shoh ]

noun

1. 1965–2007, female chimpanzee: first ape trained to communicate with humans by means of a sign language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Washoe¹

Named after Washoe County, in northwest Nevada, where the chimpanzee was raised

Example Sentences

For six days, the city saw a seven-car convoy of black SUVs carry the media mogul and his family to the Washoe County Courthouse.

From BBC

The private court case is being held at Washoe County Courthouse in Reno, Nevada.

From BBC

Just across the California-Nevada border in the Washoe Valley south of Reno, the Davis fire has damaged an additional 14 structures as firefighters are struggling to contain its progress.

From Los Angeles Times

Hicks served as the district attorney in Washoe County from 1974-78 and then joined a law firm, according to an online biography.

From Seattle Times

Hicks was the father of current Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks, whose office released a statement on behalf of the Hicks family.

From Seattle Times