1. A large African antelope with long, straight horns, found in arid regions of southern Africa.
Usage: Also called oryx or gemsbok; the spelling 'gemsbuck' is less common than 'gemsbok' in modern usage.

Examples

• The gemsbuck is well adapted to desert life and can survive long periods without water.
• Hunters in southern Africa have long pursued the gemsbuck for its impressive horns.
• A gemsbuck can be identified by its striking black and white facial markings.
• The gemsbuck's long, sharp horns can reach lengths of up to four feet.
• In the Kalahari Desert, the gemsbuck is one of the largest antelope species.