eland
(noun) either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
eland (plural elands)
A genus of large South African antelope (Taurotragus), valued both for its hide and flesh.
• Oreas (obsolete); Oreas canna (obsolete)
• Alden, Nelda, laden, lande, laned, lean'd, naled
Source: Wiktionary
E"land, n. Etym: [D. eland elk, of Slav. origin; cf. Pol. jelen stag, Russ. oléne, Lith. elnis; perh. akin to E. elk.]
1. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A species of large South African antelope (Oreas canna). It is valued both for its hide and flesh, and is rapidly disappearing in the settled districts; -- called also Cape elk.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The elk or moose.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
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