Antilopine

/ˈæntiˌloʊpaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling an antelope; characteristic of or belonging to the antelope family.

Etymology

From antilope + -ine (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to'). A zoological term used to describe traits of the antelope family.

Kelly Says

The 'antilopine' features that make antelopes so successful—lightweight bones, incredible speed, and alert eyes—evolved because they live on open African plains with nowhere to hide, so evolution made them built for running rather than fighting.

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