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oryx — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • antelope noun A slender, fast-running, hoofed mammal found mostly in Africa, related to cattle and goats but with permanent, unshed horns.
  • gazelle noun A small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia.
  • oryx noun Any of several antelopes, of the genus Oryx, native to Africa, which have long, straight horns

Senses

oryx is used for these senses in English:

  • antelope Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.
  • gazelle 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 Any of several antelopes, of the genus Oryx, native to Africa, which have long, straight horns

gazelle — full definition

  1. noun A small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia.
  2. verb To move quickly and gracefully, like a gazelle.

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