gazelle
noun/ɡəˈzɛl/
Frequency rank: #14,739 most common English word
Meaning
a small, slender antelope known for its grace and speed, found in Africa and Asia.
Example sentence
The cheetah sprinted across the savanna to catch the swift gazelle.
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