1. plural of nyala; large African antelopes with spiral horns and reddish-brown coats with white stripes

Examples

• The wildlife reserve is home to several nyalas that graze peacefully in the savanna.
• Male nyalas are larger than females and have distinctive spiral horns.
• We spotted a herd of nyalas drinking at the watering hole during our safari.
• The nyalas’ white stripes help them blend into the dappled shadows of the forest.
• Conservation efforts have helped protect nyalas from habitat loss in southern Africa.
• The zoo’s African exhibit features nyalas alongside other antelope species.