sassaby

[ sas-uh-bee ]

noun

, plural sas·sa·bies.

1. a large, blackish-red South African antelope, Damaliscus lunatus, having curved horns.

sassaby

/ ˈsæsəbɪ /

noun

1. an African antelope, Damaliscus lunatus , of grasslands and semideserts, having angular curved horns and an elongated muzzle: thought to be the swiftest hoofed mammal

Word History and Origins

Origin of sassaby¹

1810–20; said to be < Tswana

Word History and Origins

Origin of sassaby¹

C19: from Bantu tshêsêbê

Example Sentences

We have a grand supper to-night,” said Alexander; “what shall I help you to—harte-beest, sassaby, or rhinoceros?

From Project Gutenberg

At length, pushing on ahead, we saw before us a small antelope called a sassaby.

From Project Gutenberg