mhorr

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Moroccan Arabic مهر (mhor).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /mɔː/

Noun

mhorr (plural mhorrs)

  1. A large gazelle native to the Sahara desert, Nanger dama, formerly Gazella dama.
    • 1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin 2006, p. 64:
      Aoudads, korins, mhorrs and mambas. Hartebeests. Wild asses. Rats the size of piglets []

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