eland etymology

Etymology:

• From Afrikaans, where it is the name for the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros).
• Possibly from Persian الو (aloo) meaning "stag".

Meaning:

A large African antelope with reddish-brown fur and spiral horns.

Origin:

• The word "eland" entered English from Afrikaans in the 17th century.
• The exact origins of the Afrikaans word are uncertain, but it is believed to derive from the Persian word "aloo", meaning "stag".
• This derivation is supported by the fact that the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), which is also known as the eland, has stag-like antlers.

eland relate terms

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