elephant
Translation
elephant
Examples
An elephant is a very large animal.
An elephant is a very large animal.
We saw an elephant at the zoo.
We saw an elephant at the zoo.
Grammar Patterns
((an elephant)) a large grey mammal An elephant never forgets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pachyderm (technical); Antonyms: mouse (for size contrast).
Etymology
From Greek 'elephas' (ivory, elephant), possibly from a Phoenician word.
Memory Tips
Picture a large grey animal with a long trunk. The 'L' in elephant can look like its long trunk.