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Definition of giant panda

giant panda

Plural:giant pandas
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1

A large, distinctively black-and-white bear (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) native to the bamboo forests of central China, known for its highly specialized diet consisting almost entirely of bamboo.

Example

"Extensive conservation efforts in China have successfully increased the population of the giant panda in the wild."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often referred to simply as a 'panda', the qualifier 'giant' is used in formal or biological contexts to distinguish it from the completely unrelated 'red panda'.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giant panda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giant-panda
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