"oryges" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin orygēs, plural of oryx. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|orygēs}} Latin orygēs Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} oryges
  1. (rare) plural of oryx Tags: form-of, plural, rare Form of: oryx
    Sense id: en-oryges-en-noun-Rnmu~qLp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English plurals in -ges with singular in -x

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