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elephant
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/ˈɛlɪfənt/
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/ˈɛlɪfənt/
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elephant
noun
elephants
pl
UK
/ˈɛlɪfənt/
US
/ˈɛlɪfənt/
слон
The elephant is the largest land animal.
Слон - самое большое наземное животное.
Additional translations
большое животное
тяжеловес
Synonyms
pachyderm
beast
mammal
elephant
adjective
UK
/ˈel.ɪ.fənt/
US
/ˈɛl.ə.fənt/
Used attributively before nouns to denote a relation to elephants, e.g., "elephant reserve".
Definitions
elephant
noun
A large mammal with a trunk, native to Africa and Asia, known for its intelligence and social behavior.
The elephant used its trunk to pick up the fallen fruit from the ground.
A symbol or representation of an elephant, often used in art, decoration, or as a motif.
The tapestry featured an intricate design with a golden elephant at its center.
Something obvious or significant that people are unwilling to acknowledge or discuss, especially in the fixed phrase “the elephant in the room”.
Everyone knew the project was over budget, but it remained the elephant in the room.
A large sheet of drawing paper measuring approximately 28 × 23 inches (about 711 × 584 mm), traditionally used by artists and printers.
The illustrator sketched the poster layout on elephant to capture all the details.
elephant
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of elephants.
The reserve is famous for its elephant population.
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