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Definition of blackbuck

blackbuck

/ˈblæk.bʌk/
black · buck
Plural:blackbucks
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• noun

1

A moderately sized antelope (Antilope cervicapra) native to the Indian subcontinent, distinguished by the striking contrast of the adult male's dark brown to black upper body against its white underparts, and its long, strongly spiraled horns.

Example

"Conservation efforts in Rajasthan have successfully helped the local blackbuck population recover from severe historical hunting."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a literal compound of 'black' and 'buck', describing the distinctively dark, nearly black upper coat of mature males of the species, contrasting with their white underparts.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blackbuck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blackbuck
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