giraffe

/dʤi'rɑ:f/

Thân thiện

A giraffe stretches its long neck to eat leaves from a tall acacia tree.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very tall African mammal with an extremely long neck and legs, a spotted coat, and two small horns on its head. It is the tallest living land animal.

Usage

• The word "giraffe" is used as a countable noun.
• It typically refers to the animal species .
• It is used in both singular and plural forms (giraffe, giraffes).

Examples

• We saw a giraffe eating leaves from the top of an acacia tree.
• Giraffes are native to the savannahs of Africa.
• The giraffe's long neck allows it to reach food that other animals cannot.

Advanced Usage

• "Giraffe" as a symbol: The giraffe is often used as a symbol of grace, uniqueness, and a lofty perspective.
  • In some cultures, the giraffe represents the ability to see the future.
• "Giraffe" in comparative contexts: Used to describe something very tall or long-necked.
  • The new basketball player is a giraffe on the court.

Variants and Related Words

• Giraffid (noun): A member of the family Giraffidae, which includes giraffes and okapis.
• Giraffine (adjective): Relating to or resembling a giraffe.

Synonyms

• Camelopard (noun, archaic): An old-fashioned name for a giraffe.

Idioms and Phrases

• "To stick one's neck out like a giraffe": To take a bold risk or make oneself vulnerable by expressing an opinion.
  • He really stuck his neck out like a giraffe when he criticized the company's policy.
• "A giraffe's view": A very broad or far-seeing perspective.
  • From the CEO's giraffe's view, the market trends were clear.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

Từ đồng nghĩa

• camelopard
• Giraffa camelopardalis