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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large African antelope, Damaliscus lunatus (formerly Alcelaphus lunata), similar to the hartebeest, but having its horns regularly curved.

Synonyms

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topi

Etymology

From Tswana tshesebe. Probably from tshephe (“antelope”)

Related phrases

Bangweulu tsessebe

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