The name of this animal that died in 1885 after being struck by a train that subsequently derailed lives on as an adjective
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The name of this animal that died in 1885 after being struck by a train that subsequently derailed lives on as an adjective
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The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Jumbo
Final Jeopardy Explanation
The animal that died in 1885 after being struck by a train, which subsequently derailed, and whose name lives on as an adjective is the “Jumbo.”
Jumbo was a famous elephant who became a widely recognized name in the 19th century, especially known for being part of P.T. Barnum’s circus. After Jumbo’s tragic death from a train accident, his name became synonymous with anything of large size or enormous scale.
Today, the term “jumbo” is commonly used as an adjective to describe things that are exceptionally large or oversized, in various contexts.
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