What does elephant mean?
Elephant means A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia..
Elephant
/ˈɛl.ɪ.fənt/ · noun
Meaning
A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia..
Definitions by Sense
- A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia.
- (in particular) Any member of the subfamily Elephantinae not also of the genera Mammuthus and Primelephas.
- (figurative) Anything huge and ponderous.
- (paper, printing) Synonym of elephant paper.
- (British, childish) used when counting to add length, so that each count takes about one second
- (uncountable, obsolete) Ivory.
- (xiangqi) A xiangqi piece that is moved two points diagonally, may not jump over intervening pieces and may not cross the river.
Example Sentences
Let's play hide and seek. I'll count. One elephant, two elephant, three elephant...
He sent rich gifts of elephant and gold.
Synonyms for elephant
Antonyms for elephant
Related Words
Word Forms
- elephants
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for elephant?
Common synonyms include elephantid, elephant, oliphaunt, elephant paper.
What is the opposite of elephant?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use elephant in a sentence?
Let's play hide and seek. I'll count. One elephant, two elephant, three elephant...
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