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harnessed antelope
noun
- any African antelope of the genus Tragelaphus, especially the bushbuck, having the body marked with white stripes and spots that resemble a harness, and, in the male, long, gently spiraling horns.
harnessed antelope
noun
- any of various antelopes with vertical white stripes on the back, esp the bushbuck
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harnessed antelope1
First recorded in 1780–90
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Example Sentences
The harnessed antelopes, or bushbucks, are closely allied to the kudus, from which they chiefly differ by the spiral formed by the horns generally having fewer turns.
From Project Gutenberg
There are several allied species, sometimes known as harnessed antelopes, which are of a larger size.
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