sassaby
- noun
- /ˈsæsəˌbi/
- South African
- The herd of sassaby grazed peacefully on the open plains of Botswana.
Examples
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A sassaby can outrun most predators due to its incredible speed.
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Wildlife photographers often travel to Africa to capture images of the elusive sassaby.
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The sassaby is known for its incredible speed.
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Have you ever seen a sassaby in the wild?
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A sassaby can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour while escaping predators.
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The group of sassaby moved gracefully across the savannah, showcasing their agility.
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In southern Africa, the sassaby is often observed sprinting away from approaching threats.
Synonyms
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An animal with long legs and curved horns that runs fast in Africa and Asia
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A large African animal like a deer with long legs and reddish-brown fur that runs very fast
A large African antelope that runs fast and has clear markings
A group of African antelopes with long legs and curved horns
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sassaby comes from a local southern African name for this antelope, used by people who live where the animal is found. A helpful way to remember sassaby is to think it sounds like 'sassy' but it actually names a large, very fast African antelope, which is why sassaby means that animal.