Definition
okapi
noun
- A large African mammal with a dark reddish-brown body, white stripes on the legs and hindquarters, and a long neck, related to the giraffe.
Usage: Singular and plural forms are the same (okapi or okapis).; Native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Examples
- The okapi is one of Africa's most elusive animals.
- Okapis have long tongues that help them reach leaves high in trees.
- The zoo's new okapi exhibit attracted thousands of visitors.
- Unlike giraffes, okapis are solitary and rarely seen in the wild.
- Scientists study okapis to better understand their behavior and conservation needs.