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Definition of kudu
kudu
/ˈkuːduː/
ku · du
Plural:kudus
kudu Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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A large species of African woodland antelope belonging to the genus Tragelaphus, recognized by a brownish-grey to reddish-brown coat with narrow white vertical stripes and, in the males, impressively long, spiraled horns.
Example
"During the guided safari through the South African savanna, the wildlife photographer managed to capture a magnificent male kudu resting in the thick brush."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from Afrikaans 'koedoe', which in turn stems from the indigenous isiXhosa word 'i-qhudu', referring to the animal native to southern Africa.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kudu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kudu