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

Examples

• The nilghaus is one of the largest antelopes found in India.
• A herd of nilghaus grazed peacefully in the wildlife sanctuary.
• The nilghaus gets its name from its distinctive bluish-gray coloring.
• Nilghaus are often seen in protected reserves across northern India.
• The male nilghaus is typically larger and darker than the female.