gorila
/ɡoˈɾila/ · B2 · noun · m
gorilla
🦍 gorila = gorilla, same word; bouncers are 'gorilas' because they're big and strong
Spanish gorila comes from Greek Gorillai, a hairy tribe reported by Hanno the Navigator. It nearly matches English gorilla, so the animal meaning is easy. The slang senses (bouncer, bodyguard) come from the same big, strong build.