Thesaurus: gazelle

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1. n. One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes.
2. n. small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
3. One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes. [Written also gazel.] Note: 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.
4. One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species ofantelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called alsoalgazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated forthe luster and soft expression of their eyes. [Written also gazel.]
5. n:100 n. small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes