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DictionarygazelleSmall swift antelope
noun

gazelle

guh-ZEL/ɡəˈzel/

A small, swift antelope native to Africa or Asia.

The gazelle bounds forward on slender legs beneath its slim body and ringed horns.

A single gazelle in a graceful running bound, shown in clear side view with its slender legs, slim body, facial markings and ringed horns readily recognizable.
Etymology
gazelleArabicgazelle

Arabic ghazal is an animal name: gazelle preserves an existing name for the antelope. The supplied account traces it specifically to a North African pronunciation.

In context

Spirit Science2:35
We're shown these scenes cutting to a cheetah hunting and catching a gazelle in the wild
Unlocking the Mysteries of Ascension with "Lucy"

More examples

  • Several gazelles graze on the open plain.
  • The gazelle sprints away as a cheetah approaches.
  • We spot a gazelle beside the watering hole.

Forms

gazelle · gazelles

Similar words

antelope
A broader term covering gazelles and many other horned mammals.