UBS Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew

Sense 1: gazelle

Semantic domains: Wild Animals (001001002001001)

Core domains: Animal (010)

Definition: = small to medium sized plain antelope, inhabiting savannah plains and semideserts, reddish brown in color with almost white underparts, and small horns (with exception of female impala); long-legged, graceful, and an expert jumper; lives in small herds; the female is sexually active at one year; high rate of reproduction; ◄ |iGazella dorcas|i* or |iGazella arabica|i*; ► clean and can therefore be eaten; ≈ associated with speed, grace, beauty, female sexuality, male virility, and fertility

Further resources: Fauna:2.15