impala

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Definitions of impala word

noun plural impala an African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, the male of which has ringed, lyre-shaped horns. 1
noun impala A graceful antelope often seen in large herds in open woodland in southern and East Africa. 1
noun impala African antelope 1
noun impala an antelope, Aepyceros melampus, of southern and eastern Africa, having lyre-shaped horns and able to move with enormous leaps when disturbed 0
noun impala a medium-sized, reddish antelope (Aepyceros melampus) of central and S Africa 0
noun impala An African antelope Aepyceros melampus noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns,. 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Zulu, or a cognate word in another Nguni dial.

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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