elephant

//ˈɛlɪfənt//
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Noun

elephantSingular
elephantsPlural
1

A very large herbivorous mammal with a long trunk, large ears, tusks, and thick grey skin, native to Africa and South Asia.

The elephant used its long trunk to drink water.

2

Something very large or difficult to ignore, especially a problem or issue (as in 'elephant in the room').

We need to address the elephant in the room: our budget is running out.

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