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oryx

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Oryx (noun) means a type of African antelope with long, straight horns.

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A type of African antelope with long, straight horns.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

This comes from Latin ory̆x, from Ancient Greek ὄρῠξ (órŭx, "a pickax; an oryx (the antelope)").

Synonyms

pasang

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What is the meaning of oryx?

"oryx" (noun) means a type of African antelope with long, straight horns.

What is another word for oryx?

Other words for "oryx" include pasang.

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