oryx

/'ɔriks/

Thân thiện

A majestic oryx stands on the golden savanna.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large African antelope with long, straight, nearly upright horns: An "oryx" is a type of grazing mammal belonging to the antelope family, characterized by its distinctive, long, and spear-like horns that point almost directly upward. It is native to arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The oryx is well-adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions.
  • We saw a herd of oryx grazing on the savanna during our safari.
  • The Arabian oryx was once extinct in the wild but has been successfully reintroduced.

Advanced Usage

• "Oryx" as a symbol: The oryx is often used as a national or cultural symbol in some regions due to its beauty and resilience.
  • The oryx is featured on the coat of arms of Namibia.

Variants and Related Words

• Oryxes (n): The standard plural form of "oryx."
• Gemsbok (n): A specific species of oryx () native to Southern Africa.
• Scimitar oryx (n): A species () with curved horns, also known as the scimitar-horned oryx.

Synonyms

• Antelope: A general term for a family of ruminant mammals to which the oryx belongs.
• Gemsbok: A direct synonym for the Southern African species of oryx.

Related Phrases

• Oryx and crake: This is the title of a novel by Margaret Atwood, where "Oryx" is used as a character name, referencing the animal.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns

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