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Gazelle \Ga*zelle"\, n. [F. gazelle, OF. also, gazel; cf. Sp.
gacela, Pr. gazella, It. gazella; all fr. Ar. ghaz?l a wild
goat.] (Zool.)
One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of
antelope, of the genus {Gazella}, esp. {G. dorcas}; -- called
also {algazel}, {corinne}, {korin}, and {kevel}. The gazelles
are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their
eyes. [Written also {gazel}.]

Note: The common species of Northern Africa ({Gazella
dorcas}); the Arabian gazelle, or ariel ({G. Arabica});
the mohr of West Africa ({G. mohr}); the Indian ({G.
Bennetti}); the {ahu} or Persian ({G. subgutturosa});
and the springbok or tsebe ({G. euchore}) of South
Africa, are the best known.
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Kevel \Kev"el\, n. [Prov. E. kevil, cavel, rod, pole, a large
hammer, horse's bit; cf. Icel. kefli cylinder, a stick,
mangle, and Dan. kievle a roller.]
1. (Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
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2. A stone mason's hammer. [Written also {cavil}.]
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{Kevel head} (Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a
kevel. Kevel


Kevel \Kev"el\, Kevin \Kev"in\, n. (Zool.)
The gazelle.
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