giant eland
Noun: 1. A large species of antelope: The giant eland (Taurotragus derbianus) is a very large, dark-colored African antelope characterized by prominent white stripes on its body and long, spiraled horns. It is native to the savannah and open forest regions of western and central Africa.
The term "giant eland" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of antelope. It is a compound noun where "giant" describes the exceptionally large size of this eland compared to other antelopes and the common eland. * The giant eland is considered the largest species of antelope in the world. * Conservationists are working to protect the remaining populations of the giant eland in West Africa. * We hoped to see a giant eland during our safari in Senegal.
- The species name is used in scientific and zoological contexts.
- The subspecies are sometimes specified: the Western giant eland () and the Eastern giant eland ().
- Lord Derby's eland: An alternative common name for the same species.
- Eland (noun): Refers to the related common eland (), which is also large but generally lighter in color and found in eastern and southern Africa.
- Antelope (noun): The broader family of hoofed mammals to which the giant eland belongs.
- Lord Derby's eland
The word "giant" alone is an adjective or noun meaning of great size. The word "eland" alone refers to either of the two large African antelope species in the genus Taurotragus. The compound term "giant eland" has the single, specific zoological meaning defined above.
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large dark striped eland of western equatorial Africa
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