waterbuck

American  

[waw-ter-buhk, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌbʌk, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

1. any of several large African antelopes of the genus Kobus, frequenting marshes and reedy places, especially K. ellipsiprymnus, of eastern and central Africa.

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waterbuck British  

/ ˈwɔːtəˌbʌk /

noun

1. any of various antelopes of the genus Kobus, esp K. ellipsiprymnus, of swampy areas of Africa, having long curved ridged horns

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Etymology

Origin of waterbuck

First recorded in 1840–50; water + buck ¹

Example Sentences

In 1970, two dogs scaled a chain-link fence at the zoo and set upon the herd of waterbuck installed near the great flight cage.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2022

On a drive through the park in search of other bat roosts, the scientists’ Toyota Land Cruiser yields the right of way to a majestic waterbuck, its long, curved horns glinting in the sun.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2018

Fischer said in his email that he and his wife shot at least 14 animals, including a waterbuck, an impala, a leopard and a sable antelope, the Statesman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2018

“I was hungry,” explained Anabuda Bakuli, a ranger jailed for killing a waterbuck.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2012

Not being so large, the hyena was able to sleep in a hut, and was given the skin of a waterbuck with which to cover himself.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith