1. A large, bluish-gray antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, with short horns and a stocky build.
Usage: Also spelled 'nilgai' or 'nilgay'.; The name comes from Hindi 'nil' (blue) and 'gai' (cow).; Plural: nilgaus or nilgai.

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• The nilgaus is one of the largest antelopes found in India.
• A herd of nilgaus grazed peacefully in the wildlife sanctuary.
• The nilgaus gets its name from its distinctive bluish-gray coloring.
• Hunters have long pursued the nilgaus for sport in certain regions.
• The nilgaus can weigh up to 600 pounds and stand five feet tall at the shoulder.