Mammoth: meaning, definitions and examples

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mammoth

 

[ หˆmรฆmษ™ฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extinct animal

A mammoth is a large, extinct elephant that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. They are known for their long, curved tusks and thick, shaggy fur, which helped them survive in cold environments. Mammoths are closely related to modern elephants and are an important part of paleontological research.

Synonyms

elephant, mastodon

Examples of usage

  • Mammoths roamed the Earth thousands of years ago.
  • The discovery of mammoth remains gives us insights into ancient ecosystems.
  • Scientists study mammoths to learn about climate change effects on species.

Translations

Translations of the word "mammoth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mamute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคฎเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mammut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mamoth

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะผะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mamut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒขใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mammouth

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mamut

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mamut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋จธ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู…ูˆุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mamut

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mamut

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ›็Šธ่ฑก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mamut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mammรบt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mamut

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mamut

Etymology

The word 'mammoth' comes from the Russian word 'mammot', which referred to a large, hairy animal. This term may have been derived from the Mansi word 'mamont', which means 'earth', as mammoth bones were often found in the ground. The species was scientifically named in the 18th century, and since then, mammoths have captured the imagination of both scientists and the public. Their stories have been preserved in art, literature, and even folklore, reflecting human curiosity about this fascinating creature's life and eventual extinction. The discovery of mammoth remains has played a significant role in understanding prehistoric life on Earth and the conditions that led to their extinction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,786, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.