Definition of Oryx

1. Noun. Large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns.

Exact synonyms: Pasang
Generic synonyms: Antelope
Group relationships: Genus Oryx
Specialized synonyms: Gemsbok, Gemsbuck, Oryx Gazella

Definition of Oryx

1. n. A genus of African antelopes which includes the gemsbok, the leucoryx, the bisa antelope (O. beisa), and the beatrix antelope (O. beatrix) of Arabia.

Definition of Oryx

1. Noun. Any of several antelopes, of genus ''Oryx'', native to Africa, the males and females of which have long, straight horns. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oryx

1. an African antelope [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Oryx

1. A genus of African antelopes which includes the gemsbok, the leucoryx, the bisa antelope (O. Beisa), and the beatrix antelope (O. Beatrix) of Arabia. Origin: NL, from Gr. A kind of gazelle or antelope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oryx

orvals
orvet
orvietan
orvieto
orycenin
oryctere
orycteres
orycterope
orycteropes
oryctognosy
oryctography
oryctological
oryctologist
oryctologists
oryctology
oryx (current term)
oryxes
oryza
oryzalin
oryzanol
oryzias
oryzivorous
oryzomyine
oryzomyines
orzo
orzos
os acromiale
os basilare
os breve

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