First Known Use: 1883
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jumbo
noun jum·bo \ˈjəm-(ˌ)bō\
plural jumbos
Definition of JUMBO
: a very large specimen of its kind
— jumbo adjective

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Origin of JUMBO
Jumbo, a huge elephant exhibited by P. T. Barnum
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JUMBO Defined for Kids
jumbo
adjective jum·bo \ˈjəm-bō\
Definition of JUMBO for Kids
: very large <jumbo eggs>
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