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Alcelaphus

noun
Al·​cel·​a·​phus | \ al-ˈse-lə-fəs\

Definition of Alcelaphus

: a genus of African antelopes including the hartebeest, bubalis, and related animals

First Known Use of Alcelaphus

1827, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Alcelaphus

New Latin, from Latin alces elk + Greek elaphos deer

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