Gazelline

/ˈɡæzəˌliːn/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or resembling a gazelle or gazelles; gazelle-like or characteristic of gazelles.

Etymology

From 'gazelle' plus the suffix '-ine' (an adjective-forming suffix meaning 'of or relating to'), similar to words like 'feline' (of cats) and 'canine' (of dogs).

Kelly Says

The '-ine' suffix is the sophisticated, Latinate way of making adjectives from animal names—'canine' and 'feline' are common, but 'gazelline' shows how you can apply the same pattern to any animal if you want an impressive-sounding descriptor.

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