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Definition of nyala
nyala
/nˈjɑːlə/
nya · la
Plural:nyalas
nyala Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
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