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gazelle

Syllabification: (ga·zelle)
Pronunciation: /gəˈzel/
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Definition of gazelle

noun (plural same or gazelles)

  • a small slender antelope that typically has curved horns and a yellowish-brown coat with white underparts, found in open country in Africa and Asia.
    • Gazella and other genera, family Bovidae: several species

Origin:

early 17th century: from French, probably via Spanish from Arabic ghazāl

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