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al·​cel·​a·​phine | \ al-ˈse-lə-ˌfīn \

Definition of alcelaphine

: of or belonging to the genus Alcelaphus

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First Known Use of alcelaphine

1888, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alcelaphine

New Latin Alcelaphus + English -ine

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“Alcelaphine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcelaphine. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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