bubale

Any of several North African antelopes of the genus Alcelaphus.

Noun

  1. Any of several North African antelopes of the genus Alcelaphus.
  2. Any of several African buffalos of the genus Bubalus.

Origin

PIE word *gʷṓws From Latin būbalus, from Ancient Greek βούβαλος (boúbalos). Doublet of buffalo and buffle.

Forms

bubales