elephant's toothpaste in English

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Etymology: The foamy texture and size of the resulting mass suggest a large amount of toothpaste, as might be imagined to be used by a large creature like an elephant. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} elephant's toothpaste (uncountable)

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"elephant's toothpaste" meaning in English

Noun

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