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giraffe

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ʒiˈɾafɐ/gi·ra·fa

Definition

1

Large African ruminant mammal, characterized by its long neck and legs, and its coat with reticulated patterns.

Usage examples

“The giraffe is the tallest land animal.”
“We saw a giraffe on the safari.”

Common combinations

African giraffegiraffe neckgiraffe calf