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elephant

nounmasculine/ɛlɨˈfɐ̃tɨ/high

e·le·fan·te

Definition

A large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, characterized by its long trunk and large ears.
The elephant is the largest land animal.
Elephants live in herds.

Etymology

Do grego 'elephas'

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