okapi

/oʊˈkɑpi/
/oʊˈkɑpi/
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Other forms: okapis

Definitions of okapi
  1. noun
    similar to the giraffe but smaller with much shorter neck and stripe on the legs
    synonyms: Okapia johnstoni
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    type of:
    Giraffa camelopardalis, camelopard, giraffe
    tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
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