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gazelle in Latin

gazelle in Latin is dorcas, oryx — gazelle means a small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia.

gazelle in Latin

dorcas
noun
An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa), Procapra (native to Asia), Eudorcas, or Nanger, capable of running at high speeds for long periods.
oryx
noun
An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa), Procapra (native to Asia), Eudorcas, or Nanger, capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

What does "gazelle" mean?

  1. noun A small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia.
    "A cheetah chased the gazelle across the savannah."
  2. verb To move quickly and gracefully, like a gazelle.
    "She gazelled across the finish line ahead of the pack."
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gazelle in a sentence

  • A cheetah chased the gazelle across the savannah.
  • Herds of gazelle grazed near the watering hole.
  • She gazelled across the finish line ahead of the pack.

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What is "gazelle" in Latin?

"gazelle" in Latin is dorcas, oryx. gazelle means: A small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia.

How do you use "gazelle" in a sentence?

Example: "A cheetah chased the gazelle across the savannah." In Latin, "gazelle" is dorcas, oryx.

Are there other ways to say "gazelle" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "gazelle": dorcas, oryx.

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