antelope
nounmasculine/ɐ̃tiˈlɔpɨ/medium
an·ti·lo·pe
Definition
A swift-running deerlike mammal with smooth hair and upward-pointing horns, found mainly in Africa and Asia.
A herd of antelope grazed peacefully on the plain.
The pronghorn is sometimes called an American antelope.
Etymology
Do francês 'antilope', do latim medieval 'ant(h)alopus', do grego 'anthólops' (animal fabuloso).