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/ˈiːlənd/ · noun
A genus of large South African antelope (Taurotragus), valued both for its hide and flesh..
As a matter of fact, however, I had never seen an eland in a wild state before.
You almost forget you're in Africa. But suddenly you remember when a big eland goes trudging off from beside the road.
Use eland when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Eland means A genus of large South African antelope (Taurotragus), valued both for its hide and flesh..
Common synonyms include Oreas, Oreas canna.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
As a matter of fact, however, I had never seen an eland in a wild state before.
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