oryx
/ˈɔrɪks/
noun
- A large antelope with long, straight horns, found in dry regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
- We saw a herd of oryx grazing on the savanna during our safari.
- The Arabian oryx was once extinct in the wild but has been reintroduced through conservation efforts.
- The oryx is well adapted to desert life and can go for long periods without water.