Wookiee

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Wookiee
In-universe information
Home world	Kashyyyk
Sub-races	Silverback Wookiee
Distinctions	Brown, white, or black fur
Language	Shyriiwook, Xaczik

Wookiees (/ˈwʊkiːz/) are fictional humanoid aliens in the Star Wars universe, native to the forest planet Kashyyyk. They are distinguished from humans by their gigantism, hirsutism, and physical strength. The most prominent Wookiee in the films is Chewbacca, the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, and best friend to Han Solo.