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greater kudu

greater kudu

9.3
A large African antelope with long spiral horns and white stripes on its body
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : kudu mayor
  • Look at that greater kudu!

Examples

  • Unlike the lesser kudu, the greater kudu inhabits a wider range of African woodlands.

  • During our safari, we spotted a herd of greater kudu grazing near the acacia trees.

  • The greater kudu is known for its impressive spiral horns and striking appearance.

  • The greater kudu is known for its impressive horns.

  • The greater kudu is known for its impressive spiral horns that can reach up to 1 meter in length.

  • In the Kruger National Park, tourists often hope to see a greater kudu among the diverse wildlife.

  • With its distinctive white stripes, the greater kudu blends beautifully into the savannah landscape.

Synonyms

Tragelaphus strepsiceros
vsgreater kudu
  • Specialized
9.9

A large African antelope with long twisted horns and body stripes

has identical meaning but uses the common everyday name rather than the Latin name

Surface Forms

greater kudu singular
greater kudus plural

Morphology

greater + kudu

The meaning 'a larger species of kudu' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'greater' (larger) with 'kudu' (an African antelope). This adjective + noun taxonomy pattern is standard and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Greater kudu comes from an African word 'kudu' for this animal, and people added greater to show it is the 'bigger' kind. Its long spiral horns and white body stripes make a clear picture, so the name helps you remember it means the large, striking antelope.