kob

Thân thiện

A kob grazes on the grassy savanna at dawn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An orange-brown antelope of southeast Africa: A "kob" is a medium-sized antelope species (Kobus kob) native to grasslands and floodplains in parts of Africa, recognized by its reddish-brown to orange-brown coat and lyre-shaped horns in males.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a herd of kob grazing near the river.
  • The male kob uses its impressive horns for display and combat during the mating season.

Advanced Usage

• "Kob territory": Refers to the specific area inhabited or defended by these antelopes.
  • The researchers are mapping the kob territory to understand their migration patterns.

Variants and Related Words

• Kobus kob (n): The scientific name for the kob antelope.
• Ugandan kob (n): A subspecies () found in Uganda.
• White-eared kob (n): A related but distinct species () found in East Africa.

Synonyms

• Antelope: A general term for a family of hoofed mammals to which the kob belongs.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "kob" refers specifically to this particular antelope species and is not used for other types of antelope. It is a countable noun (e.g., one kob, many kob or kobs).

Học thuật

Noun

1. an orange-brown antelope of southeast Africa

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kobus kob