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Definition of bushbuck

bushbuck

/ˈbʊʃ.bʌk/
bush · buck
Plural:bushbucks
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bushbuck Lexical Profile

bushbuck Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A medium-sized, mostly solitary antelope native to Sub-Saharan Africa, typically found in dense bush, woodland, or riverine forests, and characterized by a reddish-brown to dark coat marked with distinct white spots and vertical stripes.

Example

"While walking quietly along the forest edge, the guide paused to point out a male bushbuck partially concealed by the dense thicket."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

bush snake
bush viper
bushbaby
bushbuck
bushfish
bushmaster
bushshrike

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived as a compound of 'bush' and 'buck', heavily influenced by or translated from the Afrikaans word 'bosbok', which describes the animal's preferred habitat of dense vegetation and scrub.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bushbuck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bushbuck
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