Algazel

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Gazelle \Ga*zelle"\, n. [F. gazelle, OF. also, gazel; cf. Sp.
     gacela, Pr. gazella, It. gazella; all fr. Ar. ghaz?l a wild
     goat.] (Zool.)
     One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of
     antelope, of the genus {Gazella}, esp. {G. dorcas}; -- called
     also {algazel}, {corinne}, {korin}, and {kevel}. The gazelles


     are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their
     eyes. [Written also {gazel}.]
  
     Note: The common species of Northern Africa ({Gazella
           dorcas}); the Arabian gazelle, or ariel ({G. Arabica});
           the mohr of West Africa ({G. mohr}); the Indian ({G.
           Bennetti}); the {ahu} or Persian ({G. subgutturosa});
           and the springbok or tsebe ({G. euchore}) of South
           Africa, are the best known.
           [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Algazel \Al"ga*zel`\, n. [Ar. al the + ghaz[=a]l.] (Zool.)
     The true gazelle.
     [1913 Webster]