Connochaetes
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A large African antelope like a wildebeest with curved horns
- noun
- /ˌkɒnəˈkeɪtiːz/
- South African
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Connochaetes
- The term "wildebeest" actually refers to two species, Connochaetes taurinus and C. gnou, thought to have split from a common ancestor at least a million years ago.
Examples
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The Connochaetes is a unique animal found on the savannas of Africa.
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Many tourists come to Africa to see the Connochaetes during their migration.
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A large herd of Connochaetes grazed peacefully by the watering hole.
Synonyms
wildebeest
vsConnochaetes
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A large African antelope with horns and a long hairy tail
means the same but is an alternative common name
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A large African antelope with curved horns and a long tail
means the same but is a different common name
Surface Forms
Connochaetes singular
Connochaetes plural
Etymology
Connochaetes comes from Greek words konnos 'beard' and chaite 'long hair'. So the name paints a picture of a bearded, shaggy wildebeest and is used for this group of large African antelopes.