| any African antelope of the genus Tragelaphus, esp. the bushbuck, having the body marked with white stripes and spots that resemble a harness, and, in the male, long, gently spiraling horns. |
bush·buck  (bŏŏsh'bŭk')  n. An African antelope (Tragelaphus scriptus) having a reddish-brown coat with white markings and twisted horns. Also called harnessed antelope. [Translation of Afrikaans bosbok : bos, bush + bok, buck.] |
| har·nessed antelope (här'nĭst) n. See bushbuck. |