cephalophus

/sɛfəˈlɒfəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of medium-sized to large antelopes, typically found in tropical forests and savannas, characterized by a distinctive appearance with a white or yellowish patch on the forehead and black stripes on the back.

“The expedition team spotted a rare Cephalophus in the dense jungle of the African continent.”

Synonyms

  • antelope
  • duiker
  • forest-dwelling antelope

Antonyms

  • grassland-dwelling antelope
  • large antelope