harnessed antelope

noun

1. any African antelope of the genus Tragelaphus, especially the bushbuck, having the body marked with white stripes and spots that resemble a harness, and, in the male, long, gently spiraling horns.

harnessed antelope

noun

1. any of various antelopes with vertical white stripes on the back, esp the bushbuck

Word History and Origins

Origin of harnessed antelope¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

The harnessed antelopes, or bushbucks, are closely allied to the kudus, from which they chiefly differ by the spiral formed by the horns generally having fewer turns.

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There are several allied species, sometimes known as harnessed antelopes, which are of a larger size.

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