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gazelle
[ guh-zel ]
noun
- any small antelope of the genus Gazella and allied genera, of Africa and Asia, noted for graceful movements and lustrous eyes.
gazelle
/ ɡəˈzɛl /
noun
- any small graceful usually fawn-coloured antelope of the genera Gazella and Procapra, of Africa and Asia, such as G. thomsoni ( Thomson's gazelle )
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Derived Forms
- gaˈzelle-ˌlike, adjective
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Other Words From
- ga·zellelike adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gazelle1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gazelle1
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Example Sentences
Some bread loaves were even shaped in specific molds like human figures, gazelles, flowers, and obelisks – to be used as offerings to the temple.
She suspects roaming wild gazelles were the more likely poop producers.
It found that the dung burning coincided with a shift from circular to linear buildings, an indication of a more sedentary lifestyle, along with steadily rising numbers of wild sheep at the site and a decline in gazelle and other small game.
Just before mile nine, I told Devon to go ahead without me, because although I am not smart, I am also not proud, and he shot off like a gazelle through the trees, finally free.
Generation after generation of baby gazelles are born, destined to be eaten by lions.
They wanted to experience the magic a designer could conjure with a few yards of silk and a graceful young gazelle to inspire.
She glided over the tile floor like a gazelle and had a face that Amedeo Modigliani would have died for.
Then, from my left, a tall, beautiful girl, graceful as a gazelle in skintight jeans and high heels, slinked over to me.
The gazelle was at my side again, and I bought her a third beer.
Once near the fire, Gazelle settled herself in the warmest corner she could find, and went to sleep.
Either Gazelle had been falsely accused or the theft had been much smaller than was represented.
On the way there it occurred to him that if Gazelle went on at this rate she would certainly die of indigestion before morning.
The varied adventures of Gazelle had become rather a bore, and her owner felt that he must try to find some other home for her.
On the way I shot two goa—Tibetan gazelle—with good heads, and horns over 14 inches long.
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