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Elephant trunk
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Meanings of Elephant trunk
Noun
- The long, flexible nose of an elephant that it uses to eat, drink, and pick things up.
- A special part of an elephant's body that helps it to smell and grab things.
Explanation of the word: Elephant trunk
An elephant trunk is like a big, flexible arm that helps elephants pick up food, drink water, and even greet each other.
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Translations for the word: Elephant trunk
hindi
हाथी की सूंड
haathi ki soond
हाथी की सूंड
haathi ki soond
सूंड
soond
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Elephant trunk
What does 'elephant trunk' mean?
An elephant trunk is a long, flexible part of an elephant's face that they use to grab things, drink water, and even greet other elephants.
How do you pronounce 'elephant trunk'?
You say it like this: 'el-uh-fuhnt trunk'.
What is the origin of the term 'elephant trunk'?
The word 'elephant' comes from the Greek word 'elephas', which means 'ivory'. The word 'trunk' refers to the long, tube-like shape of the elephant's nose.
What is the meaning of 'elephant trunk' in Hindi?
The word 'elephant trunk' in Hindi is 'हाथी की सूंड' (Hāthī kī Sūṇḍ).