giraffe
noun
a tall, long-necked, spotted ruminant, Giraffa camelopardalis, of Africa: the tallest living quadruped animal.
giraffes
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pluralof giraffe.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He has used giraffes, hippos, rhinos, camels and zebras, and now has both bisons and elephants at the Great Moscow Circus, which opened during the Soviet era.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The 29,000-acre expanse of savannah and woodlands sits on the city’s edge, near two airports, yet it is home to lions, zebras and Maasai giraffes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
He then proceeded to pitch me an animated children’s show about singing giraffes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Patterns resembling Voronoi diagrams can often be seen in nature, including the markings on giraffes.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Suddenly, amidst the tall and slim trees up ahead, you notice two giraffes quietly observing you.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
