Meaning & use
elephant
A very large gray mammal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks, native to Africa and Asia.
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The elephant used its trunk to spray water over its back at the zoo.
A herd of elephants crossed the river as the safari group watched quietly.
A note on using this word
Elephants are the largest living land animals and are known for their intelligence and strong family bonds.
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