Meaning of the word oryx in English
What does oryx mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
oryx
US /ˈɔːr.rɪks/
UK /ˈɒr.ɪks/
Noun
a large antelope with long, straight horns and a pale coat, native to arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
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The Arabian oryx was once extinct in the wild but has been successfully reintroduced.
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We saw a herd of oryx grazing on the savanna.
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