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giraffeling en · NOUN

Etymology

From giraffe + -ling.

Meanings

1. (rare) A young or miniature giraffe.
   • “So why do you tell us these stupid stories every day?” The short-necked giraffeling asked. “Because,” the wise old giraffe said, “stories are the longest neckline we have.” “I guess so,” the short-necked giraffeling said. 2015, A. Brunneis, The Boulevards of Extinction, page 133:

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