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Definition of mammoth

mammoth

/ˈmæm.əθ/
mam · moth
Plural:mammoths
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Adjective:mammoth
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• noun

1

Any of various large, extinct elephants of the Pleistocene genus Mammuthus, typically characterized by long, curved tusks and, in northern species, a thick coat of hair.

Example

"Paleontologists discovered a remarkably well-preserved woolly mammoth frozen in the Siberian permafrost."

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• Rhymes for mammoth

• Nearby Words

mamba
mamey
mammal
mammoth
mamoncillo
mamore
mamushi

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 18th century: from Russian 'mamant', likely from a Siberian or Uralic language (such as Mansi 'mēŋ-ońt' meaning 'earth-horn'), referring to the animal's remains found buried in the earth.

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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 Mammoth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mammoth
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