Antelope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antelope is a noun meaning Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.
Meaning
Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.
More Meanings
- (US) The pronghorn, Antilocapra americana.
- (archaic, mythology) A fierce legendary creature said to live on the banks of the Euphrates, having long serrated horns and being hard to catch.
Example Sentences
"It reminds me of when I was hunting antelope in Colorado," he said to her.
Rarely antelopes are seen, but wolves, rabbits, and sundry ground squirrels abound.
Word Forms
- antelopes
Related Words
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