Gazelle

Pronunciation

• IPA: /gəˈzÉ›l/

Alternative forms

• gazel archaic

Origin

From French gazelle, from Old French gazel, from Arabic غزال.

Full definition of gazelle

Noun

1. An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa) or Procapra (native to Asia), capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

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