Definition of eland

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Eland (n.) A species of large South African antelope (Oreas canna). It is valued both for its hide and flesh, and is rapidly disappearing in the settled districts; -- called also Cape elk..

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Hobbyhorse :: Hobbyhorse (n.) A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag..
Hibernian :: Hibernian (a.) Of or pertaining to Hibernia, now Ireland; Irish..
Lie :: Lie (adj.) To be situated; to occupy a certain place; as, Ireland lies west of England; the meadows lie along the river; the ship lay in port..
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Goeland :: Goeland (n.) A white tropical tern (Cygis candida).
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Milesian :: Milesian (n.) A native or inhabitant of Ireland.
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