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sitatunga

noun
sit·​a·​tun·​ga
variants: or situtunga \ ˌsitəˈtu̇ŋgə \
plural sitatungas or sitatunga or situtungas or situtunga

Definition of sitatunga

: an antelope (Strepsiceros spekii) of the central African swampland that has a shaggy, spotted, brownish coat with six to eight vertical white stripes on the sides and in the male long, spirally twisted horns

— called also marshbuck

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History and Etymology for sitatunga

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Dictionary Entries near sitatunga

sitao

sitar

sit around

sitatunga

sit back

sit bolt upright

sit by

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