n. A large South African antelope (Aepyceros melampus). The male has long lyrate and annulated horns.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A large South African antelope (Æpyceros melampus). The male has long lyrate and annulated horns. The general color is bay, with a black crescent on the croup. Called also roodebok.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An African antelope, Æpyceros melampus.
Word Usage
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