Elephas maximus

Definitions of Elephas maximus
  1. noun
    Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male
    synonyms: Indian elephant
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    types:
    white elephant
    albinic Indian elephant; rare and sometimes venerated in east Asia
    type of:
    elephant
    five-toed pachyderm
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