gerenuk; Waller's gazelle
A long-necked antelope native to East Africa. The Japanese name literally means 'giraffe antelope'.
See also: ジェレヌク
The gerenuk is characterized by its long neck and slender legs.
I saw a gerenuk for the first time at the zoo.
ジェレヌク is an alternative loanword from English 'gerenuk', while キリンレイヨウ is the Japanese-coined name meaning 'giraffe antelope'.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be recognized by many readers; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 麒麟 (kirin, 'giraffe') and 羚羊 (reiyō, 'antelope'), referring to the animal's giraffe-like appearance.