NYT Dictionary

GAZELLE

/ɡəˈzɛl/
NounVerbga-ZELLEga-zelle · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa), Procapra (native to Asia), Eudorcas, or Nanger, capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

Etymology

Origin: French

Unadapted borrowing from Middle French gazelle, from Old French gazel, from Arabic غَزَال (ḡazāl).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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