Wildebeest
(noun)
A large African antelope with a drooping mane and beard and curved horns in both sexes.
Origin:
The word 'wildebeest' comes from the dutch word 'wildebeest', meaning 'wild beast'.
Examples:
- Wildebeest are known for their annual migration in the Serengeti.
- The wildebeest is a common prey for lions and hyenas.
- The wildebeest is also known as the gnu.
- There are two species of wildebeest, the blue wildebeest and the black wildebeest.
- The wildebeest's distinctive appearance makes it easily recognizable.