Associations to the word «Giraffe»

Pictures for the word «Giraffe»

Wiktionary

GIRAFFE, noun. A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns.
GIRAFFE, noun. (Cockney rhyming slang) A laugh.
GIRAFFE UNICYCLE, noun. A very tall unicycle.
GIRAFFE UNICYCLES, noun. Plural of giraffe unicycle
GIRAFFE WEEVIL, noun. (entomology) A weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) endemic to Madagascar. It derives its name from an extended neck much like that of the common giraffe.
GIRAFFE WEEVILS, noun. Plural of giraffe weevil

Dictionary definition

GIRAFFE, noun. Tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa.

Wise words

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