Meaning of the word okapi in English
What does okapi mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
okapi
US /oʊˈkɑː.pi/
UK /əʊˈkɑː.pi/
Noun
an African mammal related to the giraffe, but with a much shorter neck and striped hindquarters and legs. It lives in dense forests.
Example:
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The elusive okapi is often called the 'forest giraffe'.
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The stripes on an okapi's legs help it camouflage in the dense forest undergrowth.