Sentence example with the word 'camelopard'

camelopard

Definition n. tallest living quadruped

Last update: June 10, 2015


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The classic term "camelopard," probably introduced when these animals were brought from North Africa to the Roman amphitheatre, has fallen into complete disuse.   [Please select]

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One of its most popular names--that of Camelopard, or Spotted Camel--shows the resemblance which suggests itself to the eye of the traveller and ordinary observer; and this resemblance extends also to many characters that are not external.   [Please select]

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Indeed, after all that has been said by anatomical naturalists, we might hazard assertion of the belief, that the camelopard is neither more nor less than a species of wild camel.   [Please select]

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Leaving our friends the squirrels, to whom we have certainly devoted quite sufficient attention, we pass along to quite a different race of animals--that of the giraffe or camelopard.   [Please select]

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When attacked, notwithstanding the natural defence of horns and hoofs, the camelopard always seeks escape in flight, and will not turn to do battle except at the last extremity.   [Please select]

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In fact, its structure--like that of the camelopard--is such that it finds great difficulty in reaching grass, or any other herbage, except where the latter chances to be very tall, or grows upon the declivity of a very steep hill.   [Please select]

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