noun
eland
EE-lund/ˈiːlənd/
A large African antelope with spiral horns.
An eland stands in the grass, its spiral horns visible.
Etymology
The Dutch word for “elk” became the English name of a large South African antelope, so the name reflects a transfer between animals.
In context
One of the most striking features of the eland is their long spiral horns that are especially prominent in males.
More examples
- A herd of eland moves slowly across the savanna.
- Male elands are usually larger than females.
- The eland reaches up to nibble leaves from a branch.
Forms
eland · elands
Similar words
- antelope
- Names the broader group, not this particular African animal.