n (myth.) any one of the eight ce lestial elephants guarding the quarters of the globe; (chiefly iron.) a very eru dite or prominent or capable man; a portentous idiot. □ a. (chiefly iron.) very erudite or vastly learned or prominent or capable (
n (myth.) any one of the eight ce lestial elephants guarding the quarters of the globe; (chiefly iron.) a very eru dite or prominent or capable man; a portentous idiot. ☐ a. (chiefly iron.) very erudite or vastly learned or prominent or capable (