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giraffe

[juh-raf, -rahf] / dʒəˈræf, -ˈrɑf /


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On the lam in Texas: Gracie the giraffe.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

As the animal grew from dog sized to horse sized to giraffe sized and eventually to enormous proportions, its place in the ecosystem shifted at each stage.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

Daniel Chiaberta zips through the crowds at the FAO Schwarz toy store in Midtown Manhattan, pointing out giant giraffe plush toys, luxury teddy bears and scented slime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025

His daughter’s safari-themed nursery was lined with custom giraffe wallpaper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025

Evan was lying on a blanket next to his brother, gnawing on a rubber giraffe.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

Zheng He, whose “treasure fleet” delivered ceramics to the Strait of Hormuz and returned with giraffes from the eastern coast of Africa before China turned away from the oceans and entered a period of isolationism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

There are currently nine female Nubian giraffes at Longleat, all of whom were born at the park.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

Patterns resembling Voronoi diagrams can often be seen in nature, including the markings on giraffes.

From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026

Sen. Adam Schiff and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — are rendered as giraffes, turtles, antelopes and other animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

She cups her hand as if it were full of water or grain as she points to the small, perfect giraffes and elephants.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver


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