koodoo
/'ku:du:/ Cách viết khác : (kudu) /'ku:du:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of large African antelope: "koodoo" refers to either of two species of spiral-horned antelopes native to the bushlands and savannas of eastern and southern Africa. It is an alternative spelling of "kudu".
Usage
- The word "koodoo" is used as a countable noun to refer to the animal itself.
- It is primarily used in zoological, wildlife, and hunting contexts.
- The spelling "koodoo" is less common than the standard spelling "kudu".
Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a magnificent koodoo near the waterhole.
- The koodoo is known for its impressive, corkscrew-shaped horns.
- Hunting the greater koodoo requires great skill and patience.
Advanced Usage
- "The lesser koodoo": Refers specifically to the smaller species ().
- The lesser koodoo is more elusive than its larger relative.
- "The greater koodoo": Refers specifically to the larger species ().
- The greater koodoo's horns can grow over a meter in length.
Variants and Related Words
- Kudu (n): The more common and standard spelling for the same animal.
- The kudu is a majestic animal.
- Spiral-horned antelope (n phrase): A descriptive term for the group of antelopes that includes the koodoo/kudu.
Synonyms
- Spiral-horned antelope: A general descriptive synonym.
- Bushbuck (n): A related but different species of African antelope within the same genus (). It is not a perfect synonym but belongs to the same family.
Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "koodoo".
Noun
- either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush