noun
- a large antelope native to India with a bluish-gray coat, also called nilgai
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The nylghau is one of the largest antelopes found in the Indian subcontinent.
- Male nylghau can weigh up to 500 pounds.
- The nylghau’s distinctive bluish-gray coloring helps it blend into its habitat.
- Wildlife photographers often seek to capture images of the elusive nylghau.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect nylghau populations in protected reserves.
- The nylghau feeds primarily on grasses and leaves in open woodlands.