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bushbuck

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Either of two species of antelope (Tragelaphus scriptus or Tragelaphus sylvaticus, considered by some sources to be the single species Tragelaphus scriptus) found in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any relatives of the above that share the same habitat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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3

noun

Meaning 3

antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: guib, Tragelaphus scriptus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: harnessed antelope

History

Etymology

From bush + buck.

Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: bosbok — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Czech: lesoň — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Finnish: kirjoantilooppi — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Italian: imbabala — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Italian: tragelafo striato — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Japanese: ブッシュバック (busshubakku) — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Kikuyu: thwariga — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Nandi: poina — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Romanian: antilopă-de-pădure — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Swahili: pongo — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Swahili: kulungu — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Swahili: mbawala — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Venda: mbavhala — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
  • Zulu: ímbabalá — Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus
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