hartebeest
/ˈhɑrtəˌbist/
noun
- A large African antelope with a long face, curved horns, and a sloping back, known for its speed and endurance.
- During our safari, we spotted a herd of hartebeest running across the open plains.
- The hartebeest grazed peacefully on the savanna, keeping an eye out for predators.
- The hartebeest uses its keen eyesight to detect lions and other threats from a distance.