Elands

/ˈiːlandz/ noun

Definition

Plural of eland; more than one large African antelope of the eland species.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation from the singular 'eland' plus -s. The word itself maintains its Dutch-Bantu origins in both singular and plural forms.

Kelly Says

Unlike many English animal names that have ancient roots, 'elands' is a word that entered English only in the last few centuries, showing how colonialism brought us words from all over Africa!

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