Thomson's gazelle

noun

Thom·​son's gazelle ˈtäm(p)-sənz- How to pronounce Thomson's gazelle (audio)
: a small gazelle (Gazella thomsonii) of eastern Africa that is tan above and white below with a broad black stripe on each side

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The Phoenix Zoo welcomed a baby Thomson's gazelle named Cobbler this week. Axios Phoenix, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 The Phoenix Zoo welcomes a baby Thomson's gazelle, one of the smallest gazelle species known for its distinctive light-brown coat with dark stripes along the sides. Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Joseph Thomson †1895 Scottish explorer

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Thomson's gazelle was in 1897

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“Thomson's gazelle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thomson%27s%20gazelle. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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