sable antelope

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Definition of sable antelope in English English dictionary

A large antelope (Hippotragus niger) of eastern and southern Africa

A large African antelope (Hippotragus niger) having backward-curving horns and a usually dark coat

large black east African antelope with sharp back-curving horns

Related Terms

sable antelopes

hippotragus

Hyphenation

sa·ble an·te·lope

Turkish pronunciation

seybıl äntılōp

Pronunciation

/ˈsābəl ˈantəˌlōp/ /ˈseɪbəl ˈæntəˌloʊp/

Etymology

() probably from its sable black coloring