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Definition of giraffe

giraffe

/dʒəˈræf/
gi · raffe
Plural:giraffes
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Adjective:giraffine
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A large African artiodactyl mammal (genus Giraffa) native to savannas and woodlands, characterized by its extremely long neck and legs, distinctive coat pattern of brown patches on a lighter background, and ossicones on its head, noted as the tallest living terrestrial animal.

Example

"During our safari in Kenya, we watched a towering giraffe elegantly strip leaves from the high branches of an acacia tree."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French girafe, which traces back to the Arabic word zarāfa (زرافة), possibly of African origin (such as Somali geri).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giraffe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giraffe
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