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10 Language-to-English DictionariesElephant
/ˈɛl.ɪ.fənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large mammal with a trunk, native to Africa and Asia, known for its intelligence and social behavior.
"The elephant is often seen in documentaries showcasing wildlife in Africa." - 2
A symbol of wisdom and strength, often used in cultural contexts.
"In many cultures, the elephant represents good luck and prosperity."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'elephantus', which comes from the Greek 'elephas', likely originating from an ancient Near Eastern language such as Phoenician or Egyptian. Historically used in Middle English to describe the large pachyderm, the term has evolved to represent massive scale, memory, and symbolic strength across world cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Elephant" is said worldwide
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Éléphant
Transliteration: el-e-fant
"L'éléphant est un animal majestueux."
Elefant
Transliteration: e-le-fant
"Der Elefant ist das größte Landtier."
Elefante
Transliteration: e-le-fan-te
"L'elefante vive in branchi."
Elefante
Transliteration: e-le-fan-te
"El elefante es un animal muy inteligente."
Elefante
Transliteration: e-le-fan-te
"O elefante é um símbolo de força."
हाथी
Transliteration: haathi
"हाथी जंगल का सबसे बड़ा जानवर है।"
大象
Transliteration: dà xiàng
"大象是非常聪明的动物。"
코끼리
Transliteration: kokkiri
"코끼리는 매우 지능적인 동물입니다."
象
Transliteration: zō
"象は非常に知能の高い動物です。"
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