As nouns the difference between oryx and gemsbok
is that oryx is any of several antelopes, of genus Oryx, native to Africa, the males and females of which have long, straight horns while gemsbok is a large African antelope of the Oryx genus.
oryx
Noun
(en-noun)
Any of several antelopes, of genus Oryx , native to Africa, the males and females of which have long, straight horns.
Synonyms
* sabre antelope
gemsbok
Noun
(
en noun)
A large African antelope of the Oryx genus.
Synonyms
* gemsbuck