Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo sh-buhk]
- /ˈbʊʃˌbʌk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo sh-buhk]
- /ˈbʊʃˌbʌk/
Definitions of bushbuck word
- noun bushbuck a small nocturnal spiral-horned antelope, Tragelaphus scriptus, of the bush and tropical forest of Africa. Its coat is reddish-brown with a few white markings 3
- noun bushbuck a small African antelope (Tragelaphus scriptus) 3
- noun plural bushbuck a large African antelope, Tragelaphus scriptus, of wooded and bushy regions, having a reddish body streaked or spotted with white. 1
- noun bushbuck An antelope (Tragelaphus scriptus) that is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. 0
- noun bushbuck (Informal) Any relatives of the above that share its habitat. 0
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Origin of bushbuck
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < Afrikaans bosbok, earlier boschbok, equivalent to bos bush1 + bok buck1
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bushbuck popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bushbuck usage trend in Literature
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