Meaning of the word gemsbok in English

What does gemsbok mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gemsbok

US /ˈɡemz.bɑːk/
UK /ˈɡɛmz.bɒk/
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Noun

a large, pale-colored antelope (Oryx gazella) with long, straight, pointed horns, native to the arid regions of southern Africa.

Example:
The majestic gemsbok stood proudly on the Namibian plains.
We spotted a herd of gemsbok near the waterhole.