wildebeest
noun
wil·de·beest
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plural wildebeests
also wildebeest
Definition of wildebeest
: either of two large African antelopes (Connochaetes gnou and C. taurinus) with a head like that of an ox, short mane, long tail, and horns in both sexes that curve downward and outward
— called also gnu
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Zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, and topis, on the other hand, prefer the company of wildebeests, probably because their large numbers offer protection from predators. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Animal friendships change with the weather in African savanna," 6 Aug. 2019 These are the landscapes with lions, elephants and vast herds of wildebeest. — Caroline Lehmann, Quartz Africa, "When tree planting actually damages ecosystems," 28 July 2019 Vegetation on the African savannas, for example, feeds animals including zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and giraffes. — Christina Nunez, National Geographic, "Grasslands, explained," 22 June 2019 Most of the big fauna, including lions, African buffalo, hippos, and wildebeests, are vastly more numerous now than in 1994, shortly after the war. — David Quammen, National Geographic, "How one of Africa’s great parks is rebounding from war," 12 June 2019 Star Outfitters is one of the many hundreds of hunting ranches in Texas that stock their grounds with exotic animals like the wildebeest. — Ines Novacic, CBS News, ""Bred simply to be shot": Inside America's exotic hunting industry," 9 June 2019 Talley paid thousands of dollars to bag a wildebeest at a hunting ground in Texas. — Jim Axelrod, CBS News, ""There's no disrespect for the animal," says hunter in viral slain giraffe photo," 7 June 2019 Trek the dunes of Namibia, photo-safari in the wildlife-rich wetlands of Botswana, or watch the migrations of wildebeests, giraffes, and rhinos across Kenya. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "6 Luxury Pre-Planned Trips You Need to Book Immediately," 15 Mar. 2019 Polar bears, whales, penguins, seals, wildebeest, and more have all been captured by satellite remote sensing. — Helena Pozniak, Popular Mechanics, "The Technology That Will Finally Stop Poachers," 26 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wildebeest.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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wildebeest
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wildebeest
: a large African animal that has long curving horns
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wildebeest
noun
wil·de·beest
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Kids Definition of wildebeest
: a large African antelope with a head like that of an ox, curving horns, a short mane, and long tail