reedbuck

[reed-buhk]

noun, plural reed·bucks, (especially collectively) reed·buck.

any of several yellowish African antelopes of the genus Redunca, living near lakes and rivers, the male of which has short, forward-curving horns.

Origin of reedbuck

1825–35; translation of Afrikaans rietbok

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Historical Examples of reedbuck

Then there were reedbuck and cob, both of which are very good to eat.
In Africa
John T. McCutcheon
We had most of our reedbuck experiences while driving swamps for lions.
In Africa
John T. McCutcheon
A reedbuck was startled out of the grass and noisily ran away, giving the alarm.
In Africa
John T. McCutcheon
The reedbuck's distinguishing characteristic is a sharp whistle, which he sounds shrilly when alarmed.
In Africa
John T. McCutcheon
Reedbuck, sometimes a bushbuck, frequently hyenas, and many large owls are driven out of nearly every good-sized swamp.
In Africa
John T. McCutcheon

British Dictionary definitions for reedbuck

reedbuck

noun plural -bucks or -buck

any antelope of the genus Redunca, of Africa south of the Sahara, having a buff-coloured coat and inward-curving horns

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