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Elephant Definition & Meaning

elephant
noun
  1. five-toed pachyderm
  2. the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

"Elephant" in song lyrics

See how elephant is used in real songs:

  • "I drink like a fish, Got a memory like an elephant"
    Almighty f/ Canibus, Keith Murray — Handle the Heights
  • "Call me the heliman elephant"
    Atoms Family — Outer Regions
  • "Which is completely irrelevant, blueberry elephant"
    Buck 65 — Mouth Wash

Usage tips for "elephant"

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Frequently asked questions

What does elephant mean?
five-toed pachyderm the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
What part of speech is elephant?
Elephant is a noun.
How many definitions does elephant have?
Elephant has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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