eland

/'i:lənd/

Thân thiện

A large eland grazes peacefully on the African savanna.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large African antelope: The "eland" is either of two species of large, bovine-like antelopes belonging to the genus Taurotragus. They are characterized by their size, a distinct dewlap (loose fold of skin hanging from the neck), and short, spirally twisted horns that are present in both males and females.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The common eland is the largest antelope in the world.
  • We observed a herd of eland grazing on the savanna.
  • The spiral horns of the eland are quite distinctive.

Advanced Usage

• "Giant eland": Refers specifically to the species , which is generally larger and rarer than the common eland ().
  • The giant eland is found in central and western Africa.

Variants and Related Words

• Common eland (): The more widespread and frequently encountered species.
• Giant eland / Lord Derby's eland (): The larger, more endangered species.

Synonyms

• Taurotragus (scientific genus name)
• African antelope (general category)

Học thuật

Noun

1. either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes