HARTEBEEST


Meaning of HARTEBEEST in English

[ 'hα:tɪbi:st ]

■ noun a large African antelope with a long head and sloping back. [ Alcelaphus buselaphus ( red ~ ) and other species.]

Origin

C18: from S. Afr. Du., from Du. hert 'hart' + beest 'beast'.

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