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An albino elephant. / (idiomatic) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

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white elephant

Source Word

white elephant

Noun

idiomatic

An albino elephant. / (idiomatic) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

Japanese Meaning

アルビノの象 / 不要な財産、経済的負担となる持ち物、または採算が取れない投資

During the safari, we were astonished to see a solitary white elephant bathing beneath the acacia trees.

サファリの最中、アカシアの木の下で一頭の希少なアルビノの象が水浴びをしているのを見て、私たちは驚いた。

Sense（1）

An albino elephant.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

South Australia's "white elephant" was really going to prove a valuable possession after all!

white elephants

（ plural ）