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Etymology of the Latin word Oryx

the New Latin word Oryx
derived from the Classical Latin word oryx (North African antelope, gazelle; wild goat)
derived from the Greek word orux
derived from the Greek word orussein, ὀρύσσω

Derivations in other languages

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Usage

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