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.
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.