gemsbok

gems·bok

G0075000 (gĕmz′bŏk′)n. A large antelope (Oryx gazella) of arid regions of southern Africa, having long spearlike horns and distinctive black and white markings on the head.

[Afrikaans, from Dutch, from earlier German Gemsbock (now spelled Gämsbock) : Gemse, chamois (from Middle High German gemeze, from Old High German *gamiza, probably of pre-Roman Alpine origin and akin to Late Latin camox; see chamois) + Bock, buck (from Middle High German boc, from Old High German).]

gemsbok

(ˈɡɛmzˌbʌk) or

gemsbuck

n, pl -bok, -boks, -buck or -bucks (Animals) South African another word for oryx[C18: from Afrikaans, from German Gemsbock, from Gemse chamois + Bock buck¹]

gems•bok

(ˈgɛmzˌbɒk)

n., pl. -boks, (esp. collectively) -bok. a large African antelope, Oryx gazella, having long, straight horns. Also called oryx. [1770–80; < Afrikaans]

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Noun

gemsbok - large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanksgemsbuck, Oryx gazellaoryx, pasang - large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns

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oryx

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gemsbok:

see oryxoryx
, name for several small, horselike antelopes, genus Oryx, found in deserts and arid scrublands of Africa and Arabia. They feed on grasses and scrub and can go without water for long periods. Oryxes are light in color with dark patches on the face and legs.
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Synonyms for gemsbok

noun large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks

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