GAZELLES
Noun
gazelles
plural of gazelle
Source: Wiktionary
GAZELLE
Ga*zelle", n. Etym: [F. gazelle, OF. also, gazel; cf. Sp. gacela, Pr.
gazella, It. gazella; all fr. Ar. ghaz a wild goat.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of
antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also
algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for
the luster and soft expression of their eyes. [Written also gazel.]
Note: The common species of Northern Africa (Gazella dorcas); the
Arabian gazelle, or ariel (G. Arabica); the mohr of West Africa (G.
mohr); the Indian (G. Bennetti); the ahu or Persian (G.
subgutturosa); and the springbok or tsebe (G. euchore) of South
Africa, are the best known.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition