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nilgai

/ˈnɪl.ɡaɪ/
nil · gai
Plural:nilgais
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nilgai Lexical Profile

nilgai Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, stocky antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, distinguished by a sloping back, short horns in males, and a bluish-grey coat in mature males.

Example

"During our wildlife tour in Rajasthan, we observed a herd of nilgai grazing peacefully near the edge of the scrub forest."

• Rhymes for nilgai

• Nearby Words

nile crocodile
nile monitor
nile perch
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nine-banded armadillo
ninetyfold
ningbo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from Hindi 'nīlgāy', literally meaning 'blue cow', which is derived from Persian 'nīl' (dark blue) and Hindi 'gāy' (cow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nilgai. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nilgai
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