Meaning of "Short and stout"

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English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #173 [color=blue]“Elephants: Vocabulary Practice (2)”, question 2

African elephants are usually taller and larger than Asian elephants. Asian elephants are … and stouter.

(a) shorter
(b) higher
(c) heavier
(d) richer

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #173 [color=blue]“Elephants: Vocabulary Practice (2)”, answer 2

African elephants are usually taller and larger than Asian elephants. Asian elephants are shorter and stouter.

Correct answer: (a) shorter

Your answer was: [color=green]correct
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Hi,

I’d like to ask about “stout”.

I looked it that up and found it carry a lot of meanings such as; dare, brave, stubborn,…

How about the sentense above which describes the asian elephants?

Which one can match?

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“Short and stout” are terms that are commonly used together to describe someone or something that is shorter but firm/tough/strong. Stout has various meanings and one of them is physically strong and heavy.

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Thank you so much, hun.