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elephant elephant /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/ noun [C] ► A2 a very large grey mammal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick things upThesaurus+: ↑Wild mammals , ↑Humans, apes and monkeys , ↑Felines (cats) , ↑Canines (dogs) , ↑Deer and antelope , ↑Rodents and similar animals , ↑Marine mammals• • • Extra Examples:» Measures must be taken to protect the world's depleted elephant population.» In the past eight years, the elephant population in Africa has been halved. |