noun
wildebeest
WIHL-duh-beest
Wildebeest (noun) means a large African antelope with a heavy head and curved horns, also called a gnu, known for its huge migrating herds. Example: “Millions of wildebeest cross the Serengeti each year in search of fresh grass.”
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A large African antelope with a heavy head and curved horns, also called a gnu, known for its huge migrating herds.
"Millions of wildebeest cross the Serengeti each year in search of fresh grass."
How to use wildebeest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large African antelope, also known as a gnu, famous for its massive annual migration.
Common pairings
herd of wildebeest
wildebeest migration
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Word forms
- Plural
- wildebeests, wildebeesten
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Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans wildebeest, literally "wild ox" or "wild beast."
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What does “wildebeest” mean?
The word “wildebeest” means a large African antelope with a heavy head and curved horns, also called a gnu, known for its huge migrating herds. In plain terms, a large African antelope, also known as a gnu, famous for its massive annual migration.
How do you pronounce “wildebeest”?
“Wildebeest” is pronounced WIHL-duh-beest (/ˈwɪldəbist/ in IPA).
How do you use “wildebeest” in a sentence?
Here is “wildebeest” used in a sentence: “Millions of wildebeest cross the Serengeti each year in search of fresh grass.”
What part of speech is “wildebeest”?
“Wildebeest” is a noun.
Where does the word “wildebeest” come from?
The word “wildebeest” comes from Afrikaans. Borrowed from Afrikaans wildebeest, literally "wild ox" or "wild beast.".
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