n. An African antelope Aepyceros melampus noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns,
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An antelope (Aepyceros melampus) of Southeastern Africa, the male of which has ringed lyre-shaped horns, which curve first backward, then sideways, then upwards. ALso called impalla and pallah.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An African antelope of the genus Æpyceros, which has rather long, divergent, lyrate horns. The best-known species is Æ. melampus of South Africa, of a dark-red color, white below, standing about 3 feet high.
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n. African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps
Word Usage
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