elephant

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Scientific names 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Old French oliphant, from Latin elephantus, from Ancient Greek ἐλέφας (elephas), “‘ivory, elephant’”).

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elephant (plural elephants)

1. A mammal of the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.
2. (figuratively) Anything huge and ponderous.
3. (paper, printing) A printing-paper size measuring 30 inches x 22 inches.
4. (British, childish) used when counting to add length.

   Let's play hide and seek. I'll count. One elephant, two elephant, three elephant...

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• Elephas maximus
• Loxodonta africana

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