or plural giraffe: a large fleet African ruminant mammal (Giraffa camelopardalis) that is the tallest of living quadrupeds and has a very long neck and a short coat with dark blotches separated by pale lines
Recent Examples on the WebThe first image in the post shows the duo squatting down while playing a shooting game to win a plush prize, while the next features the actress hugging a jumbo giraffe with a smile on her face.—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 What To Do at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Take a tour of Africa and Asia and get up close with giraffes, rhinos and other animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 The blocks are teeming with rhinos, giraffes, ostriches, pigs, ponies, raccoons, and sundry other critters.—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024 An Oklahoma chiropractor who works with both humans and animals has gone viral thanks to a video of him making some adjustments for a giraffe in need.—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for giraffe
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