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Eland
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What's The Definition Of Eland?
[n] either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
Synonyms | Synonyms for Eland: Related Terms | Find terms related to Eland: See Also | antelope | common eland | genus Taurotragus | giant eland | Taurotragus | Taurotragus derbianus | Taurotragus oryx Eland In Webster's Dictionary \E"land\, n. [D. eland elk, of Slav. origin; cf. Pol.
jelen stag, Russ. ol['e]ne, Lith. elnis; perh. akin to E.
elk.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A species of large South African antelope
({Oreas canna}). It is valued both for its hide and flesh,
and is rapidly disappearing in the settled districts; --
called also {Cape elk}.
2. (Zo["o]l.) The elk or moose.
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