guib

Thân thiện

A guib stands alert in the grassy savanna.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of antelope: The guib is a medium-sized antelope species characterized by distinctive white markings on its body that resemble a harness and by horns that are twisted or spiraled.

Usage

The word "guib" is a specific zoological term used to refer to this particular species of antelope. It is typically used in scientific, wildlife, or natural history contexts. * The guide pointed out a guib drinking from the river. * The guib is known for its unique twisted horns.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively as a common name for the species (formerly ), also commonly known as the harnessed bushbuck or harnessed antelope.

Variants and Related Words

• Harnessed bushbuck: A more descriptive common name for the same animal.
• Bushbuck: A related but distinct species within the same genus ().

Synonyms

• Harnessed antelope
• (Scientific name)

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific zoological meaning. It does not have idiomatic uses, phrasal verbs, or multiple common definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns

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