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Word

impala

Phoneticsim·pala

US/ˌɪmˈpɑɫə/

UK/ɪmpˈɑːlɐ/

Definition

n. a medium-sized African antelope that is famous for its ability to jump very high and far. It has a reddish-brown coat and the males have long, curved horns.

n. a medium-sized African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, noted for its graceful build and leaping ability. Characterised by a lyrate horn structure in males and a distinctive black-and-white pattern on the tail and hindquarters.

Examples

“The impala jumped over the tall grass to escape.”

“During our safari in the Serengeti, we watched a large herd of impala grazing near the watering hole at sunset.”

“The impala is a keystone species in many African savannas, serving as a primary food source for large predators like leopards and cheetahs while influencing vegetation through its selective grazing habits.”

Examples

simple

“The impala jumped over the tall grass to escape.”

contextual

“During our safari in the Serengeti, we watched a large herd of impala grazing near the watering hole at sunset.”

complex

“The impala is a keystone species in many African savannas, serving as a primary food source for large predators like leopards and cheetahs while influencing vegetation through its selective grazing habits.”

Usage

The plural form can be either 'impala' or 'impalas'.

Etymology

From Zulu impala.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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