"giraffy" meaning in All languages combined

See giraffy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more giraffy [comparative], most giraffy [superlative]
Etymology: From giraffe + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|giraffe|y}} giraffe + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} giraffy (comparative more giraffy, superlative most giraffy)
  1. (rare) Resembling a giraffe. Tags: rare
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