water buck

Meanings

• noun

  A large antelope found in southern and eastern Africa, characterized by its large, curved horns and distinctive coloration.

  - "The water buck is a common sight in African savannas."
  - "Hunters often target the water buck for its large, curved horns."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with water buck
duck , muck , luck

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Variants

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waterbuck , waterbucks

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Etymology

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The name 'water buck' comes from the animal's habit of standing with its head submerged in water to drink, making it appear as if it is 'bucking' the water.

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Trivia

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1. The water buck is also known as the kob or bushbuck.

2. The water buck is the national animal of Namibia.

3. The water buck's coat can range in color from reddish-brown to dark brown, with white spots on its sides and a white rump.

4. The water buck is a herbivore and feeds on grasses, leaves, and shoots.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kudu: Another large antelope found in Africa, with distinctive stripes and spiraled horns. The water buck and kudu belong to the same family, Bovidae.

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Culture

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In African folklore, the water buck is considered a powerful and sacred animal, and its horns are used in traditional medicine and rituals.

How to Memorize "water buck"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large antelope standing in a watering hole, with its head submerged in the water and its large, curved horns visible above the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the water buck with the African savanna and its distinctive coloration and horns.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that the water buck's name comes from its habit of standing with its head in the water.

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