A large African antelope with a massive head, horns, and a dark body; also called a gnu.
From Afrikaans 'wildebeest,' combining 'wilde' (wild) and 'beest' (animal/beast). The word entered English in the 17th century as European explorers encountered these animals.
Wildebeest perform one of Earth's most incredible migrations—over 1.5 million make a 1,800-mile round trip every year, crossing crocodile-filled rivers and facing predators, all following rainfall patterns they instinctively know!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.