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Giraffe - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A giraffe is a tall African mammal with a long neck, spotted coat, and legs. It is the world’s tallest land animal, feeding mainly on leaves from trees.

giraffe

/dʒəˈræf/ /dʒɪˈrɑːf/

Definition:

A tall African mammal with a long neck and spotted coat, the tallest living terrestrial animal.

Synonyms:

camelopard, African ungulate, savanna dweller

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none applicable)

Common Collocations:

tall giraffe, baby giraffe, giraffe’s neck, spotted giraffe, wild giraffe

Derivatives:

giraffes (plural), giraffelike (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "giraffe" to refer to the animal; plural is "giraffes," and it’s often paired with descriptive words like "tall" or "spotted."

Common Phrases:

neck like a giraffe, spotty as a giraffe, towering like a giraffe

Etymology:

Derived from Arabic 'zarāfa,' possibly via Italian 'giraffa,' referring to the animal's graceful appearance.

Examples:

  • 1. The giraffe nibbled leaves from the treetop.
  • 2. We saw a baby giraffe at the zoo yesterday.
  • 3. A giraffe’s long neck helps it reach high branches.
  • 4. The spotted coat camouflages the giraffe in the savanna.

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