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kudu

Definition of kudu

noun (plural same or kudus)

  • an African antelope that has a greyish or brownish coat with white vertical stripes, and a short bushy tail. The male has long spirally curved horns.
    • Genus Tragelaphus, family Bovidae: two species

Origin:

late 18th century: from Afrikaans koedoe, from Xhosa i-qudu

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