noun
- A large, bluish-gray antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, with short horns and a stocky build; also called the blue bull.
Usage: Plural of nilghai; also spelled nilgai or nilgau; The name comes from Hindi nil (blue) and gai (cow)
Examples
- The nilghais roamed across the grasslands of central India.
- A herd of nilghais was spotted near the wildlife reserve.
- The nilghais are the largest Asian antelopes.
- Hunters have long pursued nilghais for sport in India.
- The nilghais' bluish coat gives them their distinctive appearance.