giraffe
nounfeminine/ʒiˈɾafɐ/medium
gi·ra·fa
Definition
Large African ruminant mammal, characterized by its long neck and legs, and its coat with reticulated patterns.
The giraffe is the tallest land animal.
We saw a giraffe on the safari.
Common collocations
African giraffegiraffe neckgiraffe calf
Etymology
Do italiano 'giraffa', do árabe 'zarāfa'.