Gemsbok (Noun)
Meaning
Large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- As we drove through the reserve, we caught a glimpse of a gemsbok, its gray coat blending seamlessly into the scrubby landscape.
- The gemsbok stood proudly at the edge of the watering hole, its long horns and striking black stripes making it a striking sight.
- Gemsbok are common in the arid regions of South Africa, and are often sought out by trophy hunters due to their size and strength.
- On the grasslands, a group of gemsbok roamed freely, their sturdy bodies adapted to surviving the harsh desert environment.
- Spotting a gemsbok up close, its short but shaggy fur covering powerful shoulders and hunched haunches.