waterbuck

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun any of several large African antelopes of the genus Kobus having curved ridged horns and frequenting e.g. swamps and rivers

From Afrikaans waterbok, after the animal's habit of escaping to waterways.

To have his own impression confirmed by Waterbuck, Q.C., would have disturbed any man. — The Forsyte Saga - Complete, John Galsworthy
Behind these were several herds of zebras and waterbucks, all of which took to flight on "getting the wind" of man. — Black Ivory, R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

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