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Definition of lechwe

lechwe

/ˈlɛtʃ.weɪ/
lech · we
Plural:lechwes
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lechwe Lexical Profile

lechwe Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A medium-sized African antelope (Kobus leche) native to the wetlands and floodplains of south-central Africa, characterized by a golden-brown coat, water-repellent hair, and long, spiral horns in males.

Example

"The wildlife photographer captured a stunning image of a male lechwe leaping effortlessly through the shallow waters of the Okavango Delta."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from a Bantu language, likely from Tswana 'letšwe' or Subiya 'le-chwe', referring to the animal.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lechwe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lechwe
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