dibatag

[ dib-uh-tag ]

noun

1. a small gazelle, Ammodorcas clarkei, of Somaliland, having a long neck: now rare.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dibatag¹

1890–95; < Somali dib-táag, equivalent to dib tail + táag strong

Example Sentences

Although local, these animals are fairly common in the interior of Somaliland, where they are known by the name of dibatag.

From Project Gutenberg

Not much hope of being able to fasten on his throat like a young leopard on a dibatag, kudu or impala buck.

From Project Gutenberg