Wildebeest (Noun)
Meaning
Large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- During the great migration, thousands of wildebeest traversed the dry landscape in search of greener pastures.
- The wildebeest, also known as a gnus, was known to travel in vast herds in order to protect themselves from predators.
- The wildebeest roamed the Serengeti plains, their distinctive calls echoing through the open spaces.
- The main difference between wildebeest and antelope lies in their characteristic horn shape, resembling an ox rather than typical deer horns.
- Despite its robust size and ox-like features, wildebeest could easily leap into high-speed escapes to avoid lurking lions and cheetahs.