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dorcas gazelle

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːkəs/

Definition of dorcas gazelle

noun

  • a small gazelle found on semi-desert plains in North Africa and western Asia.
    • Gazella dorcas, family Bovidae

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin Gazella dorcas (from Greek dorkas 'gazelle')