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/ˈɔɹ.ɪks/ · noun
Any of several antelopes, of the genus Oryx, native to Africa, which have long, straight horns.
Use oryx when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Oryx means Any of several antelopes, of the genus Oryx, native to Africa, which have long, straight horns.
Common synonyms include sabre antelope, pasang.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use oryx where its definition matches the intended context.
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