1. A large African antelope with a long face, sloping back, and curved horns, found in grasslands and savannas.
Usage: Also called hartebeast in some regions.; Plural: hartebeests or hartebeest.

Examples

• The hartebeest is a common sight on the African savanna.
• A herd of hartebeests grazed peacefully across the grassland.
• The hartebeest's distinctive long face helps it spot predators from a distance.
• Safari guides pointed out a hartebeest standing alert on the horizon.
• Hartebeests are known for their swift running ability when escaping danger.