nilgai
or nyl·ghai, nyl·ghau
a large, Indian antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus, the male of which is bluish gray with small horns, the female tawny and hornless.
Origin of nilgai
1- Also called blue bull.
Words Nearby nilgai
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How to use nilgai in a sentence
For example, the castrated nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) acquires horns, but not the characteristic male colour.
The Making of Species | Douglas DewarWe are not like Antelope or nilgai, who go without water for days and days.
The Sa'-Zada Tales | William Alexander Fraser
British Dictionary definitions for nilgai
nilghau or nylghau (ˈnɪlɡɔː)
/ (ˈnɪlɡaɪ) /
a large Indian antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus. The male is blue-grey with white markings and has small horns; the female is brownish and has no horns
Origin of nilgai
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