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elephant

[el-uh-fuhnt] / ˈɛl ə fənt /
NOUN
large mammal
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Viral baby elephant Linh Mai is apparently pretty sassy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

A slab of sedimentary rock was covered in a wrinkled texture that looked strikingly like elephant skin.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The zoo’s elephant complex spans 17 acres and includes a wooded preserve not open to public viewing as well as a 36,650-square-foot barn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When Steve finally films a ghost elephant, I make a statement in the film: Now he has to live with his success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“You will have to tell me all about it—after you take your baths, that is,” she said, crinkling her nose, for the elephant smell was really quite pronounced.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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