bushbuck
bushbuck · bushbucks · bushbuck
Either of two species of antelope found in Sub-Saharan AfricaEither of two species of antelope (Tragelaphus scriptus or Tragelaphus sylvaticus, considered by some sources to be the single species Tragelaphus scriptus) found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Meaning
2 sensesEither of two species of antelope (Tragelaphus scriptus or Tragelaphus sylvaticus, considered by some sources to be the single species Tragelaphus scriptus) found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(informal)Any relatives of the above that share the same habitat.
More definitions
- antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From bush + buck.From bush + buck.
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Forms
plural: bushbucks / bushbuckSynonyms
8 synonymsTragelaphus scriptus:bush antelopemarsh buckkéwel
Tragelaphus sylvaticus:imbabalaCape bushbuck
Close in meaning
- antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns:guibTragelaphus scriptus
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular