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nyala

/nˈjɑːlə/
nya · la

Plural:nyalas
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A medium-sized spiral-horned antelope native to the dense woodlands and thickets of southern Africa, characterized by vertical white stripes on the body and striking sexual dimorphism between the shaggy, dark-brown males and the chestnut-colored females.

Example

"During our morning safari in South Africa, we were fortunate enough to spot a solitary male nyala browsing quietly in the bush."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from the Zulu or Tsonga word 'inyala'.

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