wildebeest Meaning & Definition
/ˈwɪldəbist/
What Does Wildebeest Mean?
Wildebeest is used as a noun meaning The gnu.
Wildebeest at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɪldəbist/ |
| Synonyms | gnu |
Wildebeest Definition (Noun)
- The gnu.
Synonyms of Wildebeest
Wildebeest synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wildebeest (plural wildebeest or wildebeests or (rare) wildebeesten)
Origin of Wildebeest
Borrowed in the early 19th century from early Afrikaans wildebeest, modern wildebees (literally “wild ox”), with influence from beast.