antelope

[ an-tl-ohp ]

noun

, plural an·te·lopes, (especially collectively) an·te·lope.

1. any of several ruminants of the family Bovidae, chiefly of Africa and Asia, having permanent, hollow, unbranched horns.
2. leather made from the hide of such an animal.
3. pronghorn.

antelope

/ ˈæntɪˌləʊp /

noun

1. any bovid mammal of the subfamily Antilopinae, of Africa and Asia. They are typically graceful, having long legs and horns, and include the gazelles, springbok, impala, gerenuk, blackbuck, and dik-diks
2. any of various similar bovids of Africa and Asia
3. American antelope
   another name for pronghorn

Other Words From

• ante·lopi·an an·te·lo·pine [an-tl-, oh, -pin, -pahyn], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of antelope¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English antelop, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin antalopus, from Medieval Greek anthólops, a fabulous beast described by Eustathius of Antioch (died 337); origin of word unknown

Word History and Origins

Origin of antelope¹

C15: from Old French antelop, from Medieval Latin antalopus, from Late Greek antholops a legendary beast

Example Sentences

The top Democrat in the House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, came to the Antelope Valley last month to campaign for Whitesides, a sign of the race’s importance to the national party.

From Los Angeles Times

The recipients included an initiative that saved a rare antelope species from extinction and a Kenyan company that uses solar powered fridges to stop harvested crops spoiling.

From BBC

The top Democrat in the House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, came to the Antelope Valley last month to campaign for Whitesides, a sign of the race’s importance to the national party.

From Los Angeles Times

The 27th Congressional district, which covers large swaths of the Antelope Valley, has deep ties to the military and aerospace industry.

From Los Angeles Times

And in the Antelope Valley, a high wind advisory is in effect on the 14 Freeway from Ward Road to the Kern County line, where the California Highway Patrol is urging people to be extra cautious driving large vehicles or hauling trailers.

From Los Angeles Times