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antelopeOne entry found. Main Entry: an·te·lope Pronunciation: \ˈan-tə-ˌlōp\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural an·te·lope or an·te·lopes Etymology: Middle English, fabulous heraldic beast, probably from Middle French antelop savage animal with sawlike horns, from Medieval Latin anthalopus, from Late Greek antholop-, antholops Date: 15th century 1 a : any of various ruminant deerlike mammals (family Bovidae) chiefly of Africa and southwest Asia that have a slender lean build and usually horns directed upward and backward b : pronghorn
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