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giraffeling

giraffeling noun: a young or miniature giraffe.

Noun

giraffeling (plural giraffelings)

  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

Forms of giraffeling

pluralgiraffelings

Origin of giraffeling

From giraffe + -ling.

Questions about giraffeling

What does giraffeling mean?
Giraffeling means a young or miniature giraffe.
What part of speech is giraffeling?
Giraffeling is a noun.
What is the plural of giraffeling?
The plural of giraffeling is giraffelings.

Words near giraffeling in the dictionary

  1. giraffe weevils
  2. giraffe woman
  3. giraffe women
  4. giraffedom
  5. giraffelike
  6. giraffeling
  7. giraffelings
  8. giraffes
  9. giraffesona
  10. giraffesonas
  11. giraffesque

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