okapi
1 synonym for okapi, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shy, forest-dwelling relative of the giraffe from the Congo, with a short neck, a chestnut-brown body and striped legs and rump.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
forest giraffe
How to use okapi
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a young okapi
okapi stripes
an okapi at the zoo
A neutral, everyday word for the animal.
Etymology
Okapi was borrowed into English from the word okapi in Mvuba.
Full origin of okapi →Frequently asked questions
What is an okapi?
An okapi is a shy rainforest animal from the Congo. It is a relative of the giraffe, but its neck is far shorter.
Is an okapi a zebra or a giraffe?
It is related to the giraffe, not the zebra. The stripes on its rump only look like a zebra's.
What is the plural of okapi?
The plural can be either okapi or okapis.
