wildebeest
Syllables: wil·de·beestUS/ˈwɪldəbist/
wildebeest noun: the gnu.
Noun
wildebeest (plural wildebeest or wildebeests or (rare) wildebeesten)
- The gnu.
- Dassoud […] stepped forward with a lash composed of the caudal appendages of half a dozen wildebeests.1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin, published 2006, page 3
- Later that morning, they wrapped Ian in a wildebeest skin and buried him near a shepherd tree.2013, Eleanor Morse, White Dog Fell From the Sky
- Synonyms:
- gnu
wildebeest meaning in Tamil
wildebeest in Tamil
- இதுவும் ஒரு சிற்றினம் ஆகும்
Synonyms of wildebeest
Forms of wildebeest
| plural | wildebeest |
|---|---|
| plural | wildebeests |
| plural (rare) | wildebeesten |
Origin of wildebeest
Borrowed in the early 19th century from early Afrikaans wildebeest, modern wildebees (literally “wild ox”), with influence from beast.
Words formed from wildebeest
- black wildebeest
- blue wildebeest
- Hildabeast
- Hildebeast
Questions about wildebeest
- What does wildebeest mean?
- Wildebeest means the gnu.
- What is wildebeest in Tamil?
- Wildebeest in Tamil is இதுவும் ஒரு சிற்றினம் ஆகும். See Wildebeest meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is wildebeest?
- Wildebeest is a noun.
- How do you pronounce wildebeest?
- Wildebeest is pronounced /ˈwɪldəbist/ (US).
- What is the plural of wildebeest?
- The plural of wildebeest is wildebeest.
Words near wildebeest in the dictionary
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