nyala

/ˈnjɑːlə/

nyala

English Noun

Definition

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.

Etymology

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