antelope

Speech parts

1. antelope - Noun

2. Antelope - Proper noun

Meaning

One of a group of ruminant quadrupeds, intermediate between the deer and the goat. The horns are usually annulated, or ringed. There are many species in Africa and Asia.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gazelle chamois eland oryx impala kudu springbok gemsbok topi waterbuck eagle greyhound hare bongo hippopotamus
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Antonyms

wolf

Hypernyms

animal bovid

Hyponyms

bongo gazelle gnu eland oryx impala

Phrases with the word

african antelope Antelope Mesa antelope jackrabbit indian antelope spiral-horned antelope ground antelope squirrel

Examples

According to a 2010 U.S. Department of Justice report, the Antelope Valley had the most incidents of hate crimes reported anywhere in L.A. County. Source: Internet

Acute senses of smell and hearing give antelope the ability to perceive danger at night out in the open (when predators are often on the prowl). Source: Internet

Aerotech News and Review – Digital and Print Journal of Aerospace, Defense Industry and Veteran News, serving the Antelope Valley (“Aerospace Valley”) and Edwards AFB, CA. Source: Internet

Amongst the bulls, buffaloes, deer, antelope, a peacock, a tiger and the left handprint of a small child, my attention was immediately caught by the tusked elephant with people perched on his back. Source: Internet

Also, antelope will consistently display a fear response to perceived predators, such as humans, making them very difficult to herd or handle. Source: Internet

A slender, long-legged antelope, the springbok reaches convert at the shoulder and weighs between convert. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

antelabrum antelapsarian Antelman antelope beetle antelope brush antelope bush