1. a large antelope native to India with a bluish-gray coat, also called nilgai
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The nylghai is one of the largest antelopes found in the Indian subcontinent.
• Male nylghai can weigh up to 500 pounds and stand four feet tall at the shoulder.
• The nylghai’s distinctive bluish-gray coloring helps it blend into its grassland habitat.
• Conservation efforts have helped stabilize nylghai populations in protected areas.
• Farmers sometimes view the nylghai as a pest because it damages crops.
• The nylghai’s diet consists mainly of grasses, leaves, and fruits.