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ELEPHAS
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
Type genus of the family Elephantidae
Synonyms:
Elephas; genus Elephas
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Elephas" is a kind of...):
mammal genus (a genus of mammals)
Meronyms (members of "Elephas"):
Elephas maximus; Indian elephant (Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male)
Holonyms ("Elephas" is a member of...):
Elephantidae; family Elephantidae (elephants)