Gemsbucks

/ˈɡɛmzbʌks/ noun

Definition

Plural of gemsbuck; multiple African antelopes with long straight horns.

Etymology

Regular English plural of gemsbuck, maintaining the Dutch-derived spelling variant. Both 'gemsbucks' and 'gemsboks' serve as acceptable plural forms in English, reflecting the two common spelling variants.

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In Namibia's Etosha National Park, massive herds of gemsbucks create one of nature's most striking visual phenomena—their pale coats catch light so dramatically against red desert sand that they can be spotted from miles away.

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