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Taurotragus

Taurotragus

9.9
A group of large African antelopes called elands
  • noun
  • /ˌtɔːroʊˈtræɡəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The common eland belongs to the genus Taurotragus.

Examples

  • The common eland, a member of the genus Taurotragus, is known for its impressive size and unique appearance.

  • Several species within Taurotragus are native to eastern and southern Africa.

  • Researchers studied the social behavior of Taurotragus in the wild.

  • Look at that magnificent Taurotragus grazing over there!

  • The Taurotragus is one of the largest antelopes in Africa.

  • Researchers studied the social behavior of Taurotragus, focusing on their interactions in the wild.

  • Several species within Taurotragus are known for their large size and are native to eastern and southern Africa.

Compounds

Taurotragus derbianus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large antelope with dark stripes and spiral horns from west Africa near the equator

Taurotragus oryx
  • Specialized
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A very large African antelope like a deer with short, slightly curved horns that lives in herds

Surface Forms

Taurotragus singular
Taurotragus plural

Etymology

Taurotragus comes from two Greek parts, tauros meaning 'bull' and tragos meaning 'goat'. It makes you picture a 'bull-goat' because elands are very large like bulls and have goat-like beards and horns, so the name helps you remember they are big African antelopes.