Definition

A tall African animal with a long neck and legs, known for its distinctive coat with patches of brown and orange. It is the tallest land animal and primarily eats leaves from trees.

Example

The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves high up in the tree.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a giraffe in person?

Yes, they are so tall and graceful!

I think their necks are just amazing to look at.

Absolutely, it's like they were made for reaching high branches.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'giraffe' originates from the Arabic 'zarāfa', meaning 'to walk swiftly'. It was adopted into Italian as 'giraffa' before entering English.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word 'zarāfa', which means 'to walk swiftly', to remember that a giraffe is known for its long legs and graceful movement.

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