giraffe

noun

gi·raffe | \ jə-ˈraf

plural giraffes

Definition of giraffe

1 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

2 capitalized : camelopardalis

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Zoo workers moved elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees and hundreds of other species indoors for safety. — Jennifer Kay, Fox News, "WHAT'S HAPPENING: Rescues needed in Florence's heavy rains," 14 Sep. 2018 They’ve been conditioned audibly so that each species responds to a sound designated just for them, such as a cowbell for zebras and a coach’s whistle for giraffes. — Bruce Pecho, chicagotribune.com, "20 things you may not know about Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which turns 20 on Earth Day," 17 Apr. 2018 Outside sits a 24-foot-tall golden giraffe sculpture that took about a year to make, Mr. Niami said. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, "L.A. Megamansion Developer Asks $55 Million for Gigantic Bachelor Pad," 15 Jan. 2019 From weed-loving rappers to jovial giraffes, here are some of the memorable moments and experiences from the 48th annual Bumbershoot. — Michael Rietmulder, The Seattle Times, "The best and worst of Bumbershoot 2018," 3 Sep. 2018 The 17-year-old giraffe, who became an Internet sensation during her last pregnancy in 2017, is expecting her fifth calf. — Katherine Lam, Fox News, "April the Giraffe is pregnant with her fifth calf," 26 July 2018 In contrast, some participants didn’t know other animals had made their way onto the list in recent years: Some species of giraffe, hummingbird, salmon, and cheetah are currently listed as endangered. — National Geographic, "Is This Clothing, Food, or an Endangered Species? Take Our Quiz.," 18 May 2018 Some people just really love Halloween and are crafty, and creative Pinterest goddesses with mellow, smushy children who don’t mind being nestled into dinosaur or giraffe costumes. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "Are You Dressing Your Kids for Halloween—or for Instagram?," 30 Oct. 2018 The Bardi Shower, as the napkins proclaimed it, included huge displays of pink roses, giraffe topiaries, a throne where Cardi and Offset posed together for pictures, and a Bardi Baby Bodega. — Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut, "Cardi B’s Baby Shower Looked Fun As Hell," 27 June 2018

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