Definitions for Giraffe
dʒəˈræf; esp. Brit. -ˈrɑfgi·raffe

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. giraffe, camelopard, Giraffa camelopardalisnoun

   tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

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1. giraffenoun

   An African ruminant (Giraffa camelopardalis formerly Camelopardalis giraffa) related to the deers and antelopes, but placed in a family (Giraffidae) by itself; the camelopard. It is the tallest of quadriped animals, being sometimes twenty feet from the hoofs to the top of the head. Its neck is very long, and its fore legs are much longer than its hind legs. There are three types, having different patterns of spots on the pelt and different territories: the Reticulated Giraffe, the Masai Giraffe, and the Uganda Giraffe. Intermediate crosses are also observed.

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1. giraffenoun

   A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it 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.

2. giraffenoun

   A laugh.

   Are you having a giraffe?!

3. Etymology: From giraffe (now girafe), from زرافة, from Somali Geri, from ܙܵܪܝܼܦܵܐ.

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1. Giraffe

   The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on Earth. Traditionally, giraffes were thought to be one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. Most recently, researchers proposed dividing them into up to eight extant species due to new research into their mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as morphological measurements. Seven other extinct species of Giraffa are known from the fossil record. The giraffe's chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its spotted coat patterns. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. Its scattered range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south, and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east. Giraffes usually inhabit savannahs and woodlands. Their food source is leaves, fruits, and flowers of woody plants, primarily acacia species, which they browse at heights most other herbivores cannot reach. Lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, and African wild dogs may prey upon giraffes. Giraffes live in herds of related females and their offspring or bachelor herds of unrelated adult males, but are gregarious and may gather in large aggregations. Males establish social hierarchies through "necking", combat bouts where the neck is used as a weapon. Dominant males gain mating access to females, which bear sole responsibility for raising the young. The giraffe has intrigued various ancient and modern cultures for its peculiar appearance, and has often been featured in paintings, books, and cartoons. It is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as vulnerable to extinction and has been extirpated from many parts of its former range. Giraffes are still found in numerous national parks and game reserves, but estimates as of 2016 indicate there are approximately 97,500 members of Giraffa in the wild. More than 1,600 were kept in zoos in 2010.

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1. giraffe

   A giraffe is a large African mammal known for its extremely long neck and legs, distinctive coat patterns, and its unique horn-like ossicones. It is the tallest land animal on earth and mainly feeds on leaves and vegetation found in tall trees. The giraffe is a part of the Giraffidae family, the same as the okapi, and its scientific name is Giraffa.

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1. Giraffenoun

   an African ruminant (Camelopardalis giraffa) related to the deers and antelopes, but placed in a family by itself; the camelopard. It is the tallest of animals, being sometimes twenty feet from the hoofs to the top of the head. Its neck is very long, and its fore legs are much longer than its hind legs

2. Etymology: [F. girafe, Sp. girafa, from Ar. zurfa, zarfa.]

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1. Giraffe

   The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones and its distinctive coat patterns. It stands 5–6 m tall and has an average weight of 1,600 kg for males and 830 kg for females. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. The nine subspecies are distinguished by their coat patterns. The giraffe's scattered range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south, and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. Their primary food source is acacia leaves, which they browse at heights most other herbivores cannot reach. Giraffes are preyed on by lions, and calves are also targeted by leopards, spotted hyenas and wild dogs. Adult giraffes do not have strong social bonds, though they do gather in loose aggregations if they happen to be moving in the same general direction. Males establish social hierarchies through "necking", which are combat bouts where the neck is used as a weapon. Dominant males gain mating access to females, which bear the sole responsibility for raising the young.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Giraffe

   ji-raf′, n. the camelopard, an African quadruped with remarkably long neck and legs. [Fr.,—Sp. girafa—Ar. zarāf.]

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. GIRAFFE

   The champion rubber-neck of the world, and the longest thirst on record.

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1. riffage

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Giraffe in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Giraffe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Giraffe in a Sentence

1. Dominique Keller:

   Hasina was a healthy giraffe in her prime, so we were hopeful that she would survive, following the procedure, Hasina was standing on her own, which is a positive sign, but in the end she may have been too weak from the experience.

2. Pablo Picasso:

   God is really only another artist, he made the elephat, giraffe and cat. He has no real style but keeps trying new ideas.

3. Tess Thompson Talley:

   The giraffe I hunted was the South African sub-species of giraffe. The numbers of this sub-species is actually increasing due, in part, to hunters and conservation efforts paid for in large part by big game hunting. The breed is not rare in any way other than it was very old. Giraffes get darker with age.

4. Columbus Zoo:

   From our successful giraffe breeding program, contributions to field conservation projects, and leadership in Animal Health initiatives benefiting giraffes, we are fully committed to making a difference for Masai giraffes and other species that rely on their place in nature.

5. Jerry Coleman:

   Gonzo leaps like a giraffe and grabs it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Giraffe
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Giraffe
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Giraffe
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Giraffe
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Giraffe
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Giraffe
9. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=Giraffe