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gerenuk

/ˈɡɛr.ə.nʊk/
ger · e · nuk
Plural:gerenuks
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• noun

1

A notably long-necked species of antelope native to the dry, bushy regions of East Africa, known for standing on its hind legs to feed on tall bushes and trees.

Example

"While on safari in Kenya, we were lucky enough to spot a gerenuk standing upright on its hind legs to reach the acacia leaves."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from the Somali word 'garanug', referring to the animal's distinctive neck.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gerenuk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gerenuk
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