alcelaphus

noun

Meaning

A genus of large African antelopes known for their distinctive elongated heads and high-shouldered, sloping backs.

Examples

  • The genus Alcelaphus includes several species of hartebeest found across the African savanna.
  • Taxonomists have debated the classification of various subspecies within the Alcelaphus genus for decades.

Synonyms: hartebeest, antelope