bubalPronunciation: /ˈbjuːb(ə)l/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'bubal in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of bubal in the US English dictionary