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