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plural eland also elands
: either of two large African antelopes (Taurotragus oryx synonym Tragelaphus oryx and Taurotragus derbianus synonym Tragelaphus derbianus) bovine in form with short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
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Children stand astride the fence like giant elands.
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Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
To compare, elands are about the same size as bison.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Treks double as safaris, as animals like ostriches, eland, zebra, and caracal call the reserve home (entry fee $26).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2008, species such as lions, buffalo, and eland were reintroduced, helping restore a thriving ecosystem.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
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Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
To compare, elands are about the same size as bison.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Treks double as safaris, as animals like ostriches, eland, zebra, and caracal call the reserve home (entry fee $26).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2008, species such as lions, buffalo, and eland were reintroduced, helping restore a thriving ecosystem.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Eland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eland. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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eland
noun
ˈē-lənd 
-ˌland
: either of two large African antelopes resembling oxen and having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
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