1. a large antelope with long spiral horns native to the Sahara Desert
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The addax is critically endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.
• Addax antelopes can survive in extremely arid conditions without drinking water.
• The zoo’s conservation program focuses on breeding addax in captivity.
• An addax’s pale coat helps reflect sunlight in the desert heat.
• Scientists are working to reintroduce addax populations to protected areas.
• The addax uses its broad hooves to walk on sand dunes.