Etymology

elephant's foot

Today it means: Adenia pechuelii. Full definition →

Russian Слоно́вья нога́
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  1. Russian · calque ofСлоно́вья нога́
  2. English todayElephant's Foot

Calque of Russian Слоно́вья нога́ (Slonóvʹja nogá), in reference to its bulky mass and wrinkled appearance which resembles the foot of an elephant.

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