"giraffe" meaning in English

See giraffe in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dʒɪˈrɑːf/ [UK], /d͡ʒəˈræf/ [US] Audio: en-us-giraffe.ogg [US] Forms: giraffe [singular], giraffes [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The giraffe is the tallest land animal in the world. It is from Africa and has a very long neck.
    Sense id: simple-giraffe-en-noun-NRGuCX1t
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