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Definition of Oryx

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

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

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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)

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