MAMMOTH

I. noun Etymology: Russian mamont, mamot Date: 1706 any of a genus ( Mammuthus ) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair, something immense of its kind , II. adjective Date: 1802 of very great size, see: enormous