Pronunciation: [mˈaməθ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "mammoth" is derived from its origin in the Russian language, where it is spelled "мамонт." In English, it is spelled phonetically as /ˈmæm.əθ/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the first syllable is pronounced as /mæm/ with a short "a" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as /əθ/, with a silent "o." Overall, the spelling accurately reflects the sounds of the word and its origin.
Mammoth is a noun that refers to a large, extinct, and ancient relative of the elephant that lived during the last Ice Age. It is scientifically classified under the order Proboscidea. Mammoths were renowned for their massive size, with some species growing to heights of more than 13 feet at the shoulder and weighing up to eight tons. They had long, curved tusks that could reach lengths of over ten feet and were typically covered in a thick, shaggy coat of fur.
The term "mammoth" can also be used as an adjective, describing something that is huge, immense, or very large in size. It suggests an object or creature of impressive proportions or scale beyond the ordinary. For example, a building could be described as mammoth if it spans several city blocks and towers over the surrounding structures.
The word "mammoth" originates from the Russian "mamont" and the Tatar "mamut," which both mean "earth horn" or "buried one." This name likely reflects the tendency for ancient mammoth remains to be unearthed from the ground. Mammoths are notable for their historical significance and have been extensively studied by paleontologists, providing valuable insights into prehistoric ecosystems and the natural history of the Earth. Their fossils have been discovered worldwide, including in parts of North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
• Very large.
• The great fossil elephant of Siberia; a species of very large elephant now extinct.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "mammoth" is derived from the Russian word "mamont", which in turn originates from the Yakut word "mamaont", meaning 'earth horn.' The Yakuts are a Turkic-speaking people native to the Siberian region of Russia. The word "mammoth" was first introduced to the English language in the late 18th century to describe the enormous extinct elephant species that roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene era.
