Han ‧ ni ‧ bal /ˈhænəb ə l, ˈhænɪb ə l/ BrE AmE
(247–183 BC) a ↑ general who led the army of Carthage in its war against the Romans between 218 and 201 BC. Hannibal is known especially for having crossed the Alps into Italy with a large army and 37 ↑ elephant s .