noun

antelope

antelope

An antelope can run very fast.

An antelope can run very fast.

We saw a herd of antelope on the safari.

We saw a herd of antelope on the safari.

((an antelope)) a type of animal An antelope has long, curved horns.

Synonyms: gazelle, deer

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) + 'ops' (eye), referring to their beautiful eyes.

Picture a graceful, fast-running animal. Imagine it's an 'ant' that decided to 'elope' (run away quickly).

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