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词汇 addax
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Definition of addax in English:

addax

noun ˈadaksˈadaks
  • A large antelope with a mainly greyish and white coat, native to the deserts of North Africa.

    螺角羚,旋角羚

    Addax nasomaculatus, family Bovidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You'll find the addax herd in the main pasture, generally hanging out along the scenic drive route.
    • The addax is able to obtain all needed moisture from its food, and rarely - if ever - drinks water.
    • At one point, some of the addaxes trotted over to us, no doubt looking for their customary handout.
    • The meat and the skin of the addax are prized by local people, who use the hides for shoes and sandal soles.
    • Because of the extreme aridity of its habitat, the addax moves over considerable distances in search of food.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, from an African word recorded by Pliny.

Definition of addax in US English:

addax

nounˈadaks
  • A large antelope with a mainly grayish and white coat, native to the deserts of North Africa.

    螺角羚,旋角羚

    Addax nasomaculatus, family Bovidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The addax is able to obtain all needed moisture from its food, and rarely - if ever - drinks water.
    • You'll find the addax herd in the main pasture, generally hanging out along the scenic drive route.
    • At one point, some of the addaxes trotted over to us, no doubt looking for their customary handout.
    • The meat and the skin of the addax are prized by local people, who use the hides for shoes and sandal soles.
    • Because of the extreme aridity of its habitat, the addax moves over considerable distances in search of food.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, from an African word recorded by Pliny.

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