What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bovid's dash over delta (5)" mean?

The definition is "delta". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ELAN (synonym of "dash") + D (abbreviation of "delta"); definition: "Bovid's" The answer is ELAND.

Bovid's dash over delta (5)

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