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elephantine

/ɛl.ə.ˈfæn.taɪn/
Meanings

  • A large mammal with a long trunk and large ears. 'Elephantine' is an adjective used to describe something that is elephant-like in size or shape.

    - "The old castle, with its massive stone walls and towering turrets, appeared elephantine in the dim morning light."
    - "The overweight businessman, with his bulging belly and oversized pockets, cut an elephantine figure as he lumbered down the hallway."
Synonyms

elephantic , elephantlike
Rhymes
Words rhyming with elephantine
believe , grieve , seize , fleas , appease , ease , aze , maze , blaze , graze , daze , maze , craze , blaze , glaze , molder , mold , sholder , shoulder
Homophones
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  1. Elephantine, IL (English) : A village in Menard County, Illinois, United States.

Variants
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elephantine , Elephantine
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{"term"=>"elephantine adj.", "definition"=>"Used to describe something that is elephant-like in size or shape."}, {"term"=>"Elephantine, IL n.", "definition"=>"A village in Menard County, Illinois, United States."}

Etymology
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From Old French 'elephant', from Latin 'elephas', from Ancient Greek 'elephen', from 'ela-' 'wood' + '-phel-' 'carrying'.

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  1. {"question"=>"What is the largest living animal?", "answer"=>"The African elephant is the largest living animal. An adult African elephant can weigh up to 14,000 pounds (63,500 kg) and can stand up to 13 feet (3.96 meters) tall. The Asian elephant is slightly smaller than the African elephant. An adult Asian elephant can weigh up to 11,000 pounds (49,895 kg) and can stand up to 11 feet (3.35 meters) tall."}

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In various cultures, the elephant is considered a symbol of power, strength, wisdom, and good fortune. For example, in Hinduism, the elephant is one of the 'Vahanam' or 'Vahana' or 'vehicle' of various Hindu gods and goddesses, including Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity, and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity.

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