oryx etymology

Etymology:

• Latin: Oryx
• Greek: ὄρυξ (orux)

Meaning:

"A kind of antelope, probably the gemsbok" (Oxford English Dictionary)

Origin:

• The Greek term "orux" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Semitic root ʾWRQ, meaning "wild goat" or "ibex."
• The name was first used for the gemsbok (Oryx gazella), a large antelope native to southern and eastern Africa.
• Over time, the name "oryx" was extended to other species of antelope within the genus Oryx.

Variations:

• Gemsbok (Afrikaans)
• Eland (German)
• Oribi (Swahili)

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