antelope-cow
nounUK /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp kaʊ/
US /ˈæn.tə.loʊp kaʊ/
A big animal that looks like a cow with long horns and runs very fast.
The antelope-cow ran across the grassy field when it saw the children.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A large African antelope that people sometimes compare to a cow because of its size and shape.
The antelope-cow stood quietly beside the river.
3. A pretend animal made by mixing an antelope and a cow.
In her drawing, the antelope-cow had cow spots and long antelope horns.
4. A name used for a strong, slow-moving antelope in stories.
The storybook antelope-cow helped the other animals find water.