A giraffe is a very tall African animal with a long neck, long legs, and a spottedMarked with small round areas of a different color coat. It is the tallestHigher than all others in height or size living land animal and is known for browsingEating by nibbling leaves or other plant parts from plants leaves from high trees.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /dʒəˈræf/
Easy pronunciation: juh-RAF (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
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Giraffe Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and spotted coat
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The tallest living land animal, native to savannahs in tropical Africa, with a very long neck, long legs, and a spotted coat.
Example: We saw a giraffe reaching for leaves at the top of a tree.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- camelopard — A rare, correct historical synonym for the animal.
- Giraffa camelopardalis — The scientific name of the giraffe species.
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Giraffe Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- camelopard
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes spell it as "giraff" or confuse it with other tall animals, but giraffe refers specifically to the African animal.
- "Giraffa camelopardalis" is the scientific name, not the everyday word people normally use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does giraffe mean?
Giraffe means a very tall African animal with a long neck, long legs, and a spotted coat.
What is a synonym for giraffe?
A true synonym is camelopard, though it is rare and old-fashioned. Giraffa camelopardalis is the species name.
Is giraffe used for anything else?
In modern English, giraffe is normally used only for the animal.
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