Meaning & use
blackbuck
A species of antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, known for the male's spiraled horns and dark upper body.
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A herd of blackbuck grazed quietly at the edge of the nature reserve.
The blackbuck is one of the fastest land animals in Asia, able to outrun most predators.
A note on using this word
The blackbuck is legally protected in India, where hunting it is banned under wildlife conservation law.
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