noun
antelope
AN-tih-lohp/ˈæntɪləʊp/
A swift, hoofed grazing animal with hollow horns.
An antelope lifts its head before bounding across the grassland.
Etymology
Greek antholops named a fabulous, elusive horned animal; the name's original meaning and language are unknown. It was later applied to living deer-like mammals.
In context
mating rights with the females of that herd it's not the length of the horn that gives the advantage in these battles but rather the weight and condition of the antelope
More examples
- Several antelopes graze near the distant waterhole.
- The guide points out the antelope's slender legs and horns.
- A herd of antelope moves away as the vehicle approaches.
Forms
antelope · antelopes
Similar words
- deer
- A different hoofed group whose males generally have antlers rather than horns.