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nil·gai (nil′gī′)

noun pl. -·gais′ or -·gai′

a large, gray, Indian antelope (Boselaphus tragocamelus): the male has short, straight horns and a black mane

Etymology: Pers nīlgāw, lit., blue cow < nīl, blue + gāw, cow: for IE base see cow

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