Oryx

Oryx, an old name given to several large and heavy African antelopes, with very long, slightly curved horns. One species (Hippotragus leucoryx) frequents the deserts of Central Africa, and once extended farther north, as is shown by the frequency of its apparently 'unicorn' figure on ancient monuments. Another form (H. capensis) is found in Kaffraria. But the name oryx has been used somewhat widely. See ANTELOPE.