elephant in Latin

elephant in Latin is elephantus, elephas, barrus — elephant means a very large mammal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks, native to Africa and Asia.

elephant in Latin

elephantus

noun

A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia.

elephas

noun

A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia.

barrus

noun

A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia.

Lūca bōs

noun

A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia.

What does "elephant" mean?

noun A very large mammal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks, native to Africa and Asia.
"The elephant used its trunk to spray water over its back."
noun Something enormous or unwieldy, used figuratively.
"Nobody wanted to mention the elephant in the room: the company was about to go bankrupt."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

elephant in a sentence

The elephant used its trunk to spray water over its back.
African elephants have much bigger ears than Asian elephants.
Nobody wanted to mention the elephant in the room: the company was about to go bankrupt.

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elephant" in Latin?

"elephant" in Latin is elephantus, elephas, barrus. elephant means: A very large mammal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks, native to Africa and Asia.

How do you use "elephant" in a sentence?

Example: "The elephant used its trunk to spray water over its back." In Latin, "elephant" is elephantus, elephas, barrus.

Are there other ways to say "elephant" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "elephant": elephantus, elephas, barrus, Lūca bōs.

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