| gazel | <zoology> See Gazelle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| gazelle | <zoology> One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, especially. G. Dorcas; called also algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes. Alternative forms: gazel. The common species of Northern Africa (Gazella dorcas); the Arabian gazelle, or ariel (G. Arabica); the mohr of West Africa (G. Mohr); the Indian (G. Bennetti); the ahu or Persian (G. Subgutturosa); and the springbok or tsebe (G. Euchore) of South Africa, are the best known. Origin: F. Gazelle, OF. Also, gazel; cf. Sp. Gacela, Pr. Gazella, It. Gazella; all fr. Ar. Ghazl a wild goat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |