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elephant

[el-uh-fuhnt] / ˈɛl ə fənt /
NOUN
large mammal
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A slab of sedimentary rock was covered in a wrinkled texture that looked strikingly like elephant skin.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Boyes is able to grab key footage of an elephant using his smartphone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Researchers at UC Davis say news they’ve dreaded since 2023 has come to pass: California’s elephant seals have been infected with H5N1 bird flu.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Sassou Nguesso told the rally, dressed in a white shirt adorned with an elephant.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

“If an elephant isn’t heavy enough to set off a land mine, I certainly won’t do it,” Nhamo declared.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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