elephants
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of elephants
C20: shortened from elephant's trunk, rhyming slang for drunk
Example Sentences
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The site also contained stone tools along with the remains of elephants and other animals, suggesting the area was once used for butchering prey near the edge of an ancient lake.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
In 2024, the street artist created an animal trail around the capital with pieces featuring a goat, elephants, a gorilla, monkeys, piranhas, a rhino and pelicans among other animals.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Vantara zoo is home to 2,000 species, including elephants, tigers and other animals.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The zoo said it wasn’t possible to bring in more elephants, so it made the “difficult decision” to relocate Billy and Tina, according to a statement from last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Southampton’s barrage balloons floated gleaming in the moonlight like the ghosts of elephants and hippos.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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