tsessebe en · NOUN
Etymology
From Tswana tshesebe. Probably an alteration of tshephe (“antelope, springbok”).
Meanings
- A large African antelope, Damaliscus lunatus (formerly Alcelaphus lunata), similar to the hartebeest, but having its horns regularly curved.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tsessebes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sassaby | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sassabye | alternative | lexicographic |