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A large grey pachyderm, originally from Denmark<ref>In-joke</ref>, and known for painting either (a) the soles of its feet yellow, [[and/or]] (b) its toenails red, and hiding either (i) upside-down in custard; or (ii) in cherry trees; [[as the case may be]]. | {{a|metaphor|[[File:Elephants and turtle.jpg|450px|thumb|center|Soles of feet: yellow.]]}}{{quote|{{Elephants in custard}}}} | ||
A large grey pachyderm, originally from Denmark<ref>In-joke</ref>, and known for painting either (a) the soles of its feet yellow, [[and/or]] (b) its toenails red, and hiding either (i) upside-down in custard; or (ii) in cherry trees; [[as the case may be]]. Also, one of four mythical beasts on whom the world, and the [[common law]] rests, and who in turn stand upon a [[stack of turtles]]. | |||
A useful {{tag|metaphor}} for railing ineffectually at [[mediocre lawyer|wise counsel]]. | A useful {{tag|metaphor}} for railing ineffectually at [[mediocre lawyer|wise counsel]]. | ||
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