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Elephant
A mammal of the order Proboscidia, of which two living species, Elephas Indicus and E. Africanus, and several fossil species, are known. They have a proboscis or trunk, and two large ivory tusks proceeding from the extremity of the upper jaw, and curving upwards. The molar teeth are large and have transverse folds. Elephants are the largest land animals now existing.
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A figurative sentence or discourse, in which the principal subject is described by another subject resembling it in its properties and circumstances.…
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Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.
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One of the Pachydermata.
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Proboscidian.
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Pertaining to the Proboscidea.
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An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The l…
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A hollow organ or tube attached to the head, or connected with the mouth, of various animals, and generally used in taking food or drink; a snout; a…
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The stem, or body, of a tree, apart from its limbs and roots; the main stem, without the branches; stock; stalk.
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Same as Torsk.
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