Giraffe
/dʒəˈræf/
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Definition
(noun) A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, making them the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.
Sentence Examples
The lion ripped the flesh from the dead giraffe.
I never saw a giraffe.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is the tallest living terrestrial animal and is known for its extremely long neck and legs.