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Definition of Mammoth

1. Noun. Any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks.

2. Adjective. So exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth. "A mammoth multinational corporation"

Definition of Mammoth

1. n. An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The last of the race, in Europe, were coeval with prehistoric man.

2. a. Resembling the mammoth in size; very large; gigantic; as, a mammoth ox.

Definition of Mammoth

1. an extinct elephant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mammoth

1. An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The last of the race, in Europe, were coeval with prehistoric man. Several specimens have been found in Siberia preserved entire, with the flesh and hair remaining. They were imbedded in the ice cliffs at a remote period, and became exposed by the melting of the ice. Origin: Russ. Mamont, mamant, fr. Tartar mamma the earth. Certain Tartar races, the Tungooses and Yakoots, believed that the mammoth worked its way in the earth like a mole. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mammoth

mammographies mammography mammography mammology Mammon mammonism mammonisms mammonist mammonists mammons

mammoplasty mammose mammosomatotroph mammotest mammoth (current term) mammoth (current term) mammothermography mammoths Mammoth Cave National Park mammotomy

mammotroph mammotrophic mammotrophin mammotropic factor mammotropic hormone Mammut Mammuthus Mammuthus columbi Mammuthus primigenius Mammutidae

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