Gazelle
(noun)
A small, slender antelope with large eyes and long legs and horns, found in Africa and Asia.
Origin:
The word "gazelle" comes from the arabic word "ghazal" which means "a young or small deer" and it first appeared in the 1400s in the english language.
Examples:
- The gazelle gracefully leapt across the plain.
- The gazelle is known for its speed and agility.
- The gazelle's large eyes help it to spot predators.
- The gazelle is a common sight in the African savannah.
- Gazelles are social animals and often move in herds.