Giraffeling

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A young or miniature giraffe. rare

    "“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."

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"“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."

Etymology

From giraffe + -ling.

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