Dictionary Definition
eland n : either of two large African antelopes
of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in
both sexes
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
- A genus of large South African antelope (Taurotragus), valued both for its hide and flesh.
Synonyms
- Oreas italbrac obsolete
- Oreas canna italbrac obsolete
See also
- pedialite Common Eland
- pedialite Giant Eland
- specieslite Taurotragus oryx
- specieslite Taurotragus derbianus
Extensive Definition
Eland may refer to:
- E.Land Group, a Korean conglomerate
- Eland (genus), a genus of antelopes
- Eland, Wisconsin, United States
- Eland Books, a publishing house
- Eland House, an office building
- Eland Mk7, a South African light armoured car
- Napier Eland, a type of turboshaft
People with the surname Eland:
- Ivan Eland, American defense analyst and author
- Ronald Eland, Canadian commercial helicopter pilot