Giraffe
(noun)
- A tall mammal of Africa, having a very long neck and forelegs, a short mane, and a distinctive coat pattern.
- A tall and elegant person.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french girafe, from italian giraffa, from arabic zarāfah.
Examples:
- The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world, standing at up to 18 feet tall.
- The giraffe's long neck allows it to reach leaves high up in trees.
- The giraffe's coat pattern is unique to each individual, similar to fingerprints in humans.
- The giraffe is a gentle herbivore, eating mostly leaves, flowers and fruits.
- She was a giraffe in the crowd with her tall and elegant figure.