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gazelle
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɡɐˈzɛlɐ/ga·ze·la
Definition
1A slender, graceful antelope of the bovid family, with long, thin legs and ringed horns (in males), known for its agility and speed, inhabiting savannas and steppes.
Usage examples
“A herd of gazelles fled across the plain from the approaching cheetah.”
“The Thomson's gazelle is a common sight on the African savanna.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
herd of gazellesgazelle's speedspringbok gazelle