1. A large, bluish-gray antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, with short horns and a stocky build.
Usage: Also spelled nilgai or nil-gai; The name comes from Hindi nil (blue) and gai (cow); Often found in herds in grasslands and open forests

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• The nilghai is one of the largest antelope species in Asia.
• A herd of nilghais grazed peacefully in the wildlife sanctuary.
• The nilghai's distinctive bluish coat gives it its common name.
• Hunters have long pursued the nilghai for sport in India.
• The nilghai can weigh up to 600 pounds and run at high speeds.