nyala

/ˈnjɑːlə/

Etymology

Probably borrowed from Tsonga nyala. The alternative form inyala is from Zulu inyala.

nyala means A southern African antelope, Tragelaphus angasii (syn. Nyala angasii), with thin white stripes in the grey or brown coat, a ridge of tufted hair running all along the spine, and long horns with a spiral twist. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.

noun

A southern African antelope, Tragelaphus angasii (syn. Nyala angasii), with thin white stripes in the grey or brown coat, a ridge of tufted hair running all along the spine, and long horns with a spiral twist.