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Hippotragus

Hippotragus

9.9
A group of large African antelopes like the sable and roan
  • noun
  • /ˈhɪpəˌtræɡəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Hippotragus genus includes notable species such as the sable antelope and the roan antelope.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a herd of Hippotragus in the savanna during their field study.

  • The conservation status of Hippotragus species has become a concern in recent years.

  • The Hippotragus is known for its impressive horns.

  • Did you see the Hippotragus at the safari park?

  • Researchers observed a herd of Hippotragus in the savanna during their field study.

  • The Hippotragus genus includes notable species such as the sable antelope and the roan antelope.

  • The conservation status of Hippotragus species has become a concern in recent years.

Surface Forms

Hippotragus singular
Hippotraguses plural

Etymology

Hippotragus comes from two Greek parts, hippo- 'horse' and tragus 'goat'. So the name means 'horse-goat' and helps you remember these large African antelopes that look horse-like in body but have goat-like horns.