English Explanatory Dictionary

elephantry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That branch of an army that uses elephants.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛlɪfəntɹi/ /ˈɛlə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-elephantry.wav

Word forms

elephantry elephantries

Etymology

From elephant + -ry, by analogy with infantry and cavalry.

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