Definition of "oryx" [o•ryx]

• Any of several African antelopes of the genus Oryx, including the gemsbok, having long, straight or slightly curved horns and a hump above the shoulders. (noun)

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• "The oryx is a magnificent creature, standing as tall as a horse, with the same full, flowing, dark tail that sweeps the ground."
• "Also keeping company with the oryx is the tahr - or mountain goat, distinguished by its distinctive horn and beard - found at"
• "I think that’s called an oryx or something like that."