okapia

Thân thiện

A young okapia stands quietly in a sun-dappled forest clearing.

Definition

Noun: 1. Okapi: A large, rare, hoofed mammal (Okapia johnstoni) native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa. It is the only living relative of the giraffe, characterized by a long neck, a velvety dark brown coat, and distinctive horizontal white stripes on its upper legs and hindquarters. Males have short, skin-covered horns.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The okapia is a shy and elusive creature that is difficult to observe in the wild.
  • Scientists study the okapia to learn more about giraffe evolution.
  • The zoo's new exhibit features a pair of okapia.

Advanced Usage

• The word "okapia" is the genus name and is used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts. In everyday English, the common name "okapi" is almost always used.
  • The species belongs to the genus Okapia. (Scientific)
  • We saw an okapi at the wildlife park. (Common)

Variants and Related Words

• Okapi (n): The common English name for the animal .
  • The okapi's tongue is long and prehensile, like a giraffe's.

Synonyms

• Forest giraffe (n): A descriptive synonym highlighting its relationship to the giraffe and its habitat.
• Zebra giraffe (n): An informal, descriptive name referring to its striped legs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. okapis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Okapia
• genus Okapia