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bubal

Syllabification: (bu·bal)
Pronunciation: /ˈbyo͞obəl/

Definition of bubal

noun

  • a hartebeest, especially one of an extinct race that was formerly found in North Africa.
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus buselaphus, family Bovidae

Origin:

late 18th century: from French bubale, via Latin from Greek boubalos 'wild ox, antelope'

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