What does Loxodonta mean in English?

African elephants
Definition of Loxodonta : a genus of Elephantidae comprising the African elephants and extinct related forms.

What is elephant called in Sanskrit?

Gaja (गज), a Sanskrit word for elephant, is one of the significant animals finding references in Hindu scriptures and Buddhist and Jain texts.

Where did the word elephant come from?

Nomenclature. The Order Proboscidea derived its name from the Latin word “proboscis” meaning trunk. The word elephant is derived from the Greek word “elephas” that means ivory.

What elephant means?

Elephant meaning includes intelligence, wisdom, majesty, good luck, loyalty, strength, and other noble qualities. Native to Africa and Asia, the elephant is an important figure in the cultural mythology of these regions and beyond.

How do you pronounce Loxodonta?

  1. Phonetic spelling of Loxodonta. Lox-odonta. lox-odon-ta.
  2. Meanings for Loxodonta.
  3. Synonyms for Loxodonta. genus Loxodonta. mammal genus.
  4. Translations of Loxodonta. Russian : Утилизировались Chinese : 当年陈

What does LOXO mean in Latin?

Noun. loxo (definite form loxo bi) arm, hand.

What is female elephant called in Sanskrit?

Spoken Sanskrit

सुदन्ती sudantI female elephant
सुदन्ती sudantI female elephant of the north-west quarter

What are other names for elephants?

elephant

  • boar.
  • mammoth.
  • mastodon.
  • pachyderm.
  • tusker.

What is female elephant called?

Elephants have little in common with cattle, but they share with them the names for adult male (bull), adult female (cow) and juvenile (calf).

Are elephants lucky?

According to the Chinese concept of feng shui, elephants represent wisdom, protection, strength, and (you guessed it) good luck! In Hinduism, the elephant is a symbol of Ganesha, the god of luck, fortune, and protection. By bringing elephant figures into your home, you can invite in their positive energies.