lechwe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lechwe
1855–60; probably < Sesotho lets'a
Example Sentences
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They are made from the skin of a lechwe antelope by the Batwa men and worn by the women or used by the women to protect their babies from the elements.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025
"It was their hill before, but now we all share," she says, pointing out the sable and red lechwe antelope hiding nearby.
From Time Magazine Archive
But as I gazed across the lush African plain, what amazed me even more were all the creatures I'd never known existed--the lechwe, the kudu, the lilac-breasted roller.
From Time Magazine Archive
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