Gazelle


[guh-zel] /gəˈzɛl/

noun, plural gazelles (especially collectively) gazelle.
1.
any small antelope of the genus Gazella and allied genera, of Africa and Asia, noted for graceful movements and lustrous eyes.
/ɡəˈzɛl/
noun (pl) -zelles, -zelle
1.
any small graceful usually fawn-coloured antelope of the genera Gazella and Procapra, of Africa and Asia, such as G. thomsoni (Thomson’s gazelle)

c.1600, from French gazelle, Old French gazel (14c.), probably via Spanish, ultimately from North African pronunciation of Arabic ghazal.

Read Also:

  • Gazelle-hound

    noun 1. . [suh-loo-kee] /səˈlu ki/ noun 1. (sometimes lowercase) one of a breed of black and tan, white, gold, or tricolor dogs resembling the greyhound and having fringes of long hair on the ears, legs, and thighs, raised originally in Egypt and southwestern Asia. noun 1. another name for Saluki /səˈluːkɪ/ noun 1. a […]

  • Gaze nystagmus

    gaze nystagmus n. A nystagmus occurring in partial gaze paralysis when an attempt is made to look in the direction of the palsy.

  • Gazer

    [geyz] /geɪz/ verb (used without object), gazed, gazing. 1. to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder. noun 2. a steady or intent look. 3. at gaze, Heraldry. (of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator: a stag at […]

  • Gazers

    [geyz] /geɪz/ verb (used without object), gazed, gazing. 1. to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder. noun 2. a steady or intent look. 3. at gaze, Heraldry. (of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator: a stag at […]

  • Gazette

    [guh-zet] /gəˈzɛt/ noun 1. a newspaper (now used chiefly in the names of newspapers): The Phoenix Gazette. 2. Chiefly British. an official government journal containing lists of government appointments and promotions, bankruptcies, etc. verb (used with object), gazetted, gazetting. 3. Chiefly British. to publish, announce, or list in an official government journal. /ɡəˈzɛt/ noun 1. […]


Disclaimer: Gazelle definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.