blackbuck

Thân thiện

A blackbuck stands alert in a grassy field.

Definition

Noun 1. A medium-sized antelope (Antilope cervicapra) native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by a distinctive coat where adult males are dark brown to black on the back and white on the belly, with long, spiraling horns. Females and young are yellowish-fawn.

Usage

• The blackbuck is known for its exceptional speed and is considered a sacred animal in some parts of India.
• Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the remaining populations of the blackbuck.
• The male blackbuck can be easily identified by its dark back and corkscrew-shaped horns.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in zoological and conservation contexts to refer specifically to this species. It is sometimes called the Indian antelope.
• In historical and cultural contexts, the blackbuck is often mentioned in relation to Indian royalty and hunting traditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Indian antelope: A common synonym for the blackbuck.
• Antilope cervicapra: The scientific binomial name for the species.

Synonyms

• Indian antelope

Notes

• The name "blackbuck" is a compound word derived from the animal's appearance ("black" back on males). It functions as a single, specific noun for the species.
• There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific zoological term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common Indian antelope with a dark back and spiral horns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• black buck
• Antilope cervicapra