giraffidae

/ɡɪˈræfaɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of even-toed ungulates in the order Artiodactyla, comprising the giraffes and okapis.

“The order Artiodactyla includes cattle, pigs, deer, and the Giraffidae family.”

2. plural noun

a group of giraffes and okapis.

“The Giraffidae were found roaming the open savannas of Africa.”

Synonyms

  • Giraffidae family
  • family Giraffidae

Antonyms

  • odd-toed ungulates