koodoo

noun

koo·​doo

less common spelling of kudu

: a large grayish brown African antelope (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) with large annulated spirally twisted horns
also : a related antelope (T. imberbis)

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The next days are punctuated by sightings of animals, including buffalos, antelopes, koodoos, squirrels and giant lizards, and a magical ride on the river by Mokoro, a local dugout boat. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 6 May 2023

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“Koodoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/koodoo. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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koodoo

variant of kudu

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