gazelle
nounfeminine/ɡɐˈzɛlɐ/medium
ga·ze·la
Definition
A 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.
A herd of gazelles fled across the plain from the approaching cheetah.
The Thomson's gazelle is a common sight on the African savanna.
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Common collocations
herd of gazellesgazelle's speedspringbok gazelle
Etymology
Do árabe 'ghazāl' (gazela), possivelmente através do espanhol 'gacela'.