Definition

1. Noun:
   • Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male: A large mammal of the family Elephantidae, native to Asia, characterized by smaller ears and the fact that only some males have prominent tusks.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Elephas maximus is an endangered species.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of Elephas maximus in the wild.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term Elephas maximus is the binomial (scientific) name for the species. It is used in formal, academic, and zoological contexts.
  • The genus Elephas contains the living species Elephas maximus and several extinct species.

Variants and Related Words

• Asian elephant: The common name for Elephas maximus.
  • The Asian elephant is slightly smaller than its African cousin.
• Elephantidae: The biological family to which Elephas maximus belongs.

Synonyms

• Asian elephant: The most common synonym in non-scientific English.
• Indian elephant: A common subspecies () often referred to by this name, though it is not synonymous with the entire species.

Related Phrases

• Conservation status of Elephas maximus: A phrase used in environmental and biological discussions.
  • The conservation status of Elephas maximus is listed as Endangered.

Noun

1. Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male