gazelle

[ guh-zel ]

noun

, plural ga·zelles, (especially collectively) ga·zelle.

1. any small antelope of the genus Gazella and allied genera, of Africa and Asia, noted for graceful movements and lustrous eyes.

gazelle

/ ɡəˈzɛl /

noun

1. any small graceful usually fawn-coloured antelope of the genera Gazella and Procapra, of Africa and Asia, such as G. thomsoni ( Thomson's gazelle )

Derived Forms

• gaˈzelle-ˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• ga·zellelike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazelle¹

1575–85; < French; Old French gazel < Arabic ghazāla

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazelle¹

C17: from Old French, from Arabic ghazāl

Example Sentences

They wanted to experience the magic a designer could conjure with a few yards of silk and a graceful young gazelle to inspire.

From The Daily Beast

She glided over the tile floor like a gazelle and had a face that Amedeo Modigliani would have died for.

From The Daily Beast

Then, from my left, a tall, beautiful girl, graceful as a gazelle in skintight jeans and high heels, slinked over to me.

From The Daily Beast

The gazelle was at my side again, and I bought her a third beer.

From The Daily Beast

Once near the fire, Gazelle settled herself in the warmest corner she could find, and went to sleep.

From Project Gutenberg

Either Gazelle had been falsely accused or the theft had been much smaller than was represented.

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On the way there it occurred to him that if Gazelle went on at this rate she would certainly die of indigestion before morning.

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The varied adventures of Gazelle had become rather a bore, and her owner felt that he must try to find some other home for her.

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On the way I shot two goa—Tibetan gazelle—with good heads, and horns over 14 inches long.

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