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Mammoth

/ˈmæm.əθ/noun / adjective
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A mammoth is a large, extinct elephant-like mammal that roamed the Earth during the Ice Age, distinguished by its massive size, curved tusks, and thick fur adapted to cold climates. In contemporary usage, it metaphorically describes something extraordinarily large or overwhelming, like a mammoth task in project management that demands immense resources and effort.

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