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thomson's gazelle

Thomson's gazelle
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    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈtɑːm.sənz ɡə.ˈzel/
    • /ˈtɑːm.sənz ɡə.ˈzel/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈtɑːm.sənz ɡə.ˈzel/

Definition of thomson's gazelle words

  • noun thomson's gazelle a medium-sized antelope, Gazella thomsoni, abundant on the grassy steppes and dry bush of the East African plains. 1

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Origin of thomson's gazelle

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; named after Joseph Thomson (1858-95), British explorer, who collected the type specimen

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Parts of speech for Thomson's gazelle

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thomson's gazelle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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