antelope
/ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/
UK: /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/
ÆN · tɪ · loʊp (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.
Etymology
From Middle English antelope, from Old French antelop, from Medieval Latin antilops, from Byzantine Greek ἀνθόλοψ (anthólops), which is of obscure origin.
Example Sentences
- "Rarely antelopes are seen, but wolves, rabbits, and sundry ground squirrels abound."
- ""It reminds me of when I was hunting antelope in Colorado," he said to her."
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