1. a small African antelope that dives or ducks into dense vegetation when threatened
Usage: also spelled duiker; found in sub-Saharan Africa; named for its diving or ducking behavior

Examples

• The duyker is one of the smallest antelope species in Africa.
• When startled, a duyker will quickly dive into the bush for cover.
• Duykers are solitary animals that prefer dense forest habitats.
• The blue duyker is named for its bluish-gray coat.
• Hunters have long pursued the duyker for its meat and hide.