impala
noun
im·pa·la
| \ im-ˈpa-lə
, -ˈpä-
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, -ˈpä-
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plural impalas
or impala
Definition of impala
: a large brownish antelope (Aepyceros melampus) of southeastern Africa that in the male has slender curved horns with ridges
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The vintage taxidermy pieces are startling: Visitors are met by an impala in the dining room, while a brace of flamingos and peacocks flutters feathers in the living room. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "These 6 European Apartments Are Basically Private Design Hotels," 23 Aug. 2019 In Gorongosa, the dogs target bushbuck, impala and waterbuck, surrounding the prey, grabbing at legs, nose and hindquarters, disemboweling it from below. — Natalie Angier, New York Times, "Wild Pups Romp Again in an African Paradise," 3 Aug. 2019 No rancher likes to think of their cows sharing space with a lion, or even an impala. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "The best way to help cows and zebras? Make them live together," 13 Aug. 2019 First came the herbivores: elephants, impalas, buffaloes, and more. — The Christian Science Monitor, "The green grass grows all around," 9 Aug. 2019 The entire Akagera National Park was snared, steel traps taking down anything and everything in their path: impala, hippo, and the park’s few remaining elephants. — Sophy Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, "Rwanda Just Pulled Off the Largest Transport of Rhinos From Europe to Africa," 26 June 2019 Enjoy three days on safari here, looking for big cats, giraffes, oryx, rare black-faced impalas, and endemic birds like the bare-cheeked babbler. — National Geographic, "Namibia High School Expedition," 17 June 2019 Herds of zebra and impala and kudu, springbok and steenbok and oryx graze on carpets of desert grasses. — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, "Going Off-Grid in Namibia," 21 Dec. 2018 Lions, giraffes, hippopotamus, and impalas are also fairly common, while rhinoceros and cheetahs are decidedly more rare to spot. — Lindsay Silberman, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Safari in Kenya: A Beginner's Guide," 14 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'impala.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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impala
noun
English Language Learners Definition of impala
: a large brownish African animal
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