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Definition of impala

impala

/ɪmˈpɑː.lə/
im · pa · la
Plural:impalas
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• noun

1

A medium-sized African antelope (Aepyceros melampus) found in savannas and light woodlands, recognized by its reddish-brown coat, lyre-shaped horns in males, and remarkable leaping ability.

Example

"During the safari, we watched a herd of impala gracefully bounding over the tall grass."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from the Zulu word 'im-pala', meaning 'gazelle'.

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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 Impala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impala
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