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Definition of Gazelle

1. Noun. Small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes.

Definition of Gazelle

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.

Definition of Gazelle

1. Noun. An antelope of the genus ''Gazella'' mostly native to Africa and capable of running at high speeds for long periods. ¹

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Definition of Gazelle

1. a small antelope [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gazelle

1. 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)

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