Meaning & use
Eland
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A large African antelope with spiral horns, known for being the largest species of antelope.
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A herd of eland grazed peacefully on the open savanna.
The eland's calm temperament has made it a candidate for domestication in parts of southern Africa.
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The word comes from the Afrikaans "eland," originally borrowed from a Germanic word for "elk," reflecting early settlers' comparison of the animal to European elk.
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