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Definition of giraffe

giraffe

/dʒəˈræf/
gi · raffe
Plural:giraffes
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Adjective:giraffine
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• noun

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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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• Nearby Words

ginormous
ginseng
gipper
giraffe
girder
girdle
girl

Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giraffe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giraffe
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