camelopard
/'kæmiləpɑ:d/
Definition
- Noun:
- A very tall African mammal with a long neck, long legs, and a spotted coat: "camelopard" is an archaic or literary term for the animal more commonly known as the giraffe.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The explorers were amazed by the sight of a camelopard grazing on the acacia trees.
- In older texts, you might find the giraffe referred to as a camelopard.
Advanced Usage
- The word "camelopard" is rarely used in modern English. It is primarily found in historical, literary, or poetic contexts. Its use today often signals a deliberate choice to evoke an older or more formal style.
- The bestiary described the strange camelopard, a beast part camel and part leopard.
Variants and Related Words
- Giraffe (n): The standard modern English word for the same animal.
- The giraffe is the tallest land animal.
Synonyms
- Giraffe: The common synonym for "camelopard."
Different Meanings
- The word "camelopard" has only one specific meaning, referring to the giraffe. It does not have other distinct definitions in modern usage.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "camelopard." Idioms typically use the modern term "giraffe," such as "to stick one's neck out like a giraffe."
Noun
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tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
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