loxodonta

/lɒksɒˈdɒntə/ (LOK-soh-DON-tah)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large African elephants, especially the African savanna elephant, Loxodonta africana.

“The wildlife sanctuary is home to a herd of Loxodonta africana.”

Synonyms

  • African elephant
  • Elephas

Antonyms

  • Asian elephant
  • Elephas maximus