nylghau
/'nilgai/ Cách viết khác : (nylghau) /'nilgɔ:/
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Definition
Noun: * A large antelope (Boselaphus tragocamelus) native to the Indian subcontinent. The male is characterized by a blue-grey coat with white markings and short, straight horns. The female is tawny or brownish and hornless.
Examples
- The nylghau is one of the largest Asian antelopes.
- We spotted a herd of nylghau grazing near the forest edge.
- The male nylghau stood out with its distinctive blue-grey coloration.
Advanced Usage
- The term nylghau is derived from the Hindi words (blue) and (cow), directly describing the male's appearance.
- In zoological contexts, it is also commonly referred to by its other name, nilgai.
Variants and Related Words
- Nilgai: The more frequently used variant spelling and synonym for nylghau.
- Blue bull: A common name for the nylghau, again referring to the male's blue-grey hue.
Synonyms
- Nilgai
- Blue bull
Different Meanings
- This word has only one specific zoological meaning, referring to this particular species of antelope.
Noun
- large Indian antelope; male is blue-grey with white markings; female is brownish with no horns