elephant

Meanings

• noun

  A large mammal with a long trunk and large ears, native to Africa and parts of Asia.

  - "The elephant is the largest land animal."
  - "Elephants have a good memory."
  - "The elephant's trunk is a versatile tool."

• noun

  A symbol of power and strength.

  - "The company's logo featured an elephant, symbolizing strength and stability."
  - "The elephant is a common symbol in Hindu mythology."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛləfənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Elephas , Loxodonta , africana , maximus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elephant
refrain , rain , gain

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Variants

List of all variants of elephant that leads to same result
African elephant , Asian elephant , Indian elephant , elephant , elephants , elephant bird , elephant birds , elephant garlic , elephant garlics , elephant grass , elephant grasses , elephant in the room , elephants in the room , elephant seal , elephant seals , elephant's ear , elephant's ears , African elephants , Asian elephants , Asiatic elephant , Asiatic elephants

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Etymology

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From Old French elephant, from Latin elephantus, from Greek elaphantos, from elaphos, elephant.

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Trivia

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1. Elephants are the only mammals that cannot jump.

2. Elephants communicate through a series of vocalizations and body language.

3. Elephants are the largest land animals, with some adults weighing up to 14,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. African elephant: The largest living terrestrial animal, native to sub-Saharan Africa.

2. Asian elephant: The smaller of the two elephant species, native to Asia.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the elephant is considered a sacred animal and is revered for its intelligence and strength. In Hinduism, the elephant is a vehicle of several gods, including Ganesha and Indra. In Buddhism, the elephant is a symbol of wisdom and strength.

How to Memorize "elephant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an elephant in its natural habitat, with its large ears flapping in the wind and its long trunk reaching for food or water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the elephant with the number seven, as there are seven distinct subspecies of African elephants and two subspecies of Asian elephants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ELPHANT' to remember the parts of an elephant's anatomy: Ears, Lips, Pachyderm, Hide, Anus, Tusks.

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