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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

Holly sees an elephant, my husband sees a giraffe.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

“For once I want to look a giraffe in the eye!” he shouted.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

Stephen Michael, a tomato farmer in Kimana, says elephants and giraffes occasionally raid farms in the area.

From BBC Aug. 4, 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

In recent weeks, hundreds of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes have been removed from the Kedong Ranch, on the shores of tourist hotspot Lake Naivasha.

From Barron's Nov. 17, 2025

She followed Mama’s lead around cages of white pygmy elephants, chimpanzees, a pair of giraffes grazing quietly in their paddock.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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