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Giraffa

Giraffa

9.6
A group of large African animals that includes giraffes and sometimes okapis
  • noun
  • /dʒɪˈræfə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Giraffa
  • The genus Giraffa includes the well-known giraffe found across the African savannah.

Examples

  • Scientists debate whether the okapi should also be included in the genus Giraffa.

  • The Giraffa is known for its long neck.

  • Fossil evidence suggests that Giraffa had several extinct species in ancient times.

  • Many Giraffas roam the savannah in Africa.

  • The genus Giraffa includes the well-known giraffe found across the African savannah.

  • Fossil evidence suggests that Giraffa had several extinct species in ancient times.

  • Scientists debate whether the okapi should also be included in the genus Giraffa.

Synonyms

genus Giraffa
vsGiraffa
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of giraffes that includes the living giraffe species

includes an additional short-necked African species in some classifications

Compounds

genus Giraffa
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of giraffes that includes the living giraffe species

Giraffa camelopardalis
  • Specialized
8.8

A very tall African animal with a long neck, long legs, and a spotted coat

Surface Forms

Giraffa singular
Giraffas plural

Etymology

Giraffa comes from Italian and earlier from the Arabic word zarāfa, the old name people used for the same tall African animal. One popular story says zarāfa meant 'fast walker', which is an easy memory: giraffes are the very tall, long-legged animals we see on the savannah.