Definitions for hartebeestˈhɑr təˌbist, ˈhɑrtˌbist
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
har•te•beestˈhɑr təˌbist, ˈhɑrtˌbist(n.)(pl.)-beests; -beest.
any large African antelope of the genus Alcelaphus, having ringed horns that curve backward.
Category: Mammals
Origin of hartebeest:
1780–90; < Afrik
Princeton's WordNet
hartebeest(noun)
a large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward
Wiktionary
hartebeest(Noun)
A type of grassland antelope, Alcelaphus bucelaphus, native to parts of Africa
Origin: From hert + beest.
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