goitered gazelle; black-tailed gazelle; Persian gazelle
A species of gazelle native to Central Asia and the Middle East, known for the male's enlarged throat during the breeding season. Scientific name: Gazella subgutturosa.
The goitered gazelle inhabits the grasslands of Central Asia.
The male goitered gazelle's throat swells greatly during the breeding season.
Kanji-katakana hybrid spelling; usually written in kana.
Full-width katakana spelling; this is a no-kanji reading, and it is a practical written form for this loanword-based term.
From 甲状腺 (こうじょうせん, 'thyroid gland') + ガゼル ('gazelle'), referring to the enlarged throat of the male during the breeding season.