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单词 nyala
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nyala

noun

ny·​a·​la nē-ˈä-lə How to pronounce nyala (audio)
plural nyalas or nyala
: an antelope (Tragelaphus angasii) of southeastern Africa with vertical white stripes on the sides of the body, a dorsal crest of hair from the neck to the base of the tail, and in the male shaggy black hair along the underside
also : a related antelope (T. buxtoni) of Ethiopia

Illustration of nyala

Illustration of nyala

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Also, some koala joeys make a big move, while a young nyala must be hand-raised before returning to its herd. Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

of Bantu origin; akin to Venda dzì-nyálà nyala buck

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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