Definitions for oribiˈɔr ə bi, ˈɒr-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

or•i•biˈɔr ə bi, ˈɒr-(n.)(pl.)-bis.

  1. a small tan-colored African antelope, Ourebia ourebi: the male has spikelike horns.

    Category: Mammals

Origin of oribi:

1785–95; < Afrik < Khoikhoi, perh. to be identified with Nama !gore-b

Wiktionary

  1. oribi(Noun)

    (animal, South African English) The Ourebia ourebi species of antelope.

  2. Origin: From orab.


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