Giraffe

usgb/dʒəˈræf/
noun

A large African animal with a very long neck and high legs.

We saw giraffes and lions on our safari trip
Visual representation of "giraffe" - A large African animal with a very long neck and high legs

Often appears as...

  • tall as a giraffe
  • baby giraffe
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Native Habitat

Giraffes live in Africa and are associated with safari and wildlife.

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The documentary highlighted the giraffe's habitat in the savannas of Africa.
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Height Reference

Giraffes are often used to describe something very tall.

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The basketball player was as tall as a giraffe.
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Icon of Vulnerability

Giraffes can symbolize vulnerability due to their long necks.

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Sometimes I feel like a giraffe being watched by predators.
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