reticulated giraffe

noun

: a giraffe of a subspecies (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) found in northeast Africa, Somalia, and northern Kenya that has a deep chestnut-colored coat divided by a network of fine white lines into large geometric patches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Dottie the reticulated giraffe spent her entire life at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Nebraska and was seen by millions of zoo visitors in her lifetime Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Nebraska is mourning the loss of a longtime friend. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 2 June 2022 The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's reticulated giraffe herd is now 17 members strong thanks to the new addition. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2022 The Topeka Zoo is mourning the death of their beloved 9-year-old reticulated giraffe, Abi — short for Abiquiu. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2022 According to Hogle’s associate director of animal care, Bob Cisneros, the average lifespan for a male reticulated giraffe is 14.7 years. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Dec. 2021 Bailey, a 10-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Colorado zoo, gave birth to a female calf on Wednesday. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2022 Dottie, a reticulated giraffe, spent her entire life at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 2 June 2022 The Milwaukee County Zoo has welcomed its newest baby animal — a female reticulated giraffe born on May 27 to mom, Marlee, and dad, Bahatika. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2022 An 18-year-old reticulated giraffe named Riley who had become a fixture at Utah’s Hogle Zoo died Thursday. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Dec. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reticulated giraffe was in 1953

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“Reticulated giraffe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reticulated%20giraffe. Accessed 2 Jun. 2023.

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