- a very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, the only extant family of proboscideans and comprising the genera Loxodonta (African elephants) and Elephas (Asian elephants): Elephants of all species are characterized by a long, prehensile trunk formed of the nose and upper lip, pillarlike legs, and prominent tusks, which are possessed by both sexes of Loxodonta and just the males of Elephas.
- a representation of this animal, used in the United States since 1874 as the emblem of the Republican Party.
- a size of drawing or writing paper, 23 × 28 inches (58 × 71 centimeters).
- See entry at elephant in the room.
- either of the two proboscidean mammals of the family Elephantidae . The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the larger species, with large flapping ears and a less humped back than the Indian elephant (Elephas maximus), of S and SE Asia
- a size of writing paper, 23 by 28 inches
- an obvious truth deliberately ignored by all parties in a situation
