noun
wildebeest
WIHL-duh-beest
noun
1
A large African antelope with a heavy head and curved horns, also called a gnu, known for its huge migrating herds.
"Millions of wildebeest cross the Serengeti each year in search of fresh grass."
How to Use Wildebeest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large African antelope, also known as a gnu, famous for its massive annual migration.
Common pairings
herd of wildebeest
wildebeest migration
Word Forms
wildebeest plural, wildebeests plural, wildebeesten plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans wildebeest, literally "wild ox" or "wild beast."