reedbuck

[ reed-buhk ]

/ ˈridˌbʌk /

any of several yellowish African antelopes of the genus Redunca, living near lakes and rivers, the male of which has short, forward-curving horns.

Origin of reedbuck

1825–35; translation of Afrikaans rietbok

Then there were reedbuck and cob, both of which are very good to eat.

In Africa |John T. McCutcheon
A reedbuck was startled out of the grass and noisily ran away, giving the alarm.

In Africa |John T. McCutcheon
The reedbuck's distinguishing characteristic is a sharp whistle, which he sounds shrilly when alarmed.

In Africa |John T. McCutcheon
Reedbuck, sometimes a bushbuck, frequently hyenas, and many large owls are driven out of nearly every good-sized swamp.

In Africa |John T. McCutcheon

We had most of our reedbuck experiences while driving swamps for lions.

In Africa |John T. McCutcheon

reedbuck

/ (ˈriːdˌbʌk) /

any antelope of the genus Redunca, of Africa south of the Sahara, having a buff-coloured coat and inward-curving horns