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Etymology of the English word antelope

the English word antelope
derived from the Old French word antelop
derived from the Medieval Latin word antalopus
derived from the Late Greek word antholops, ἀνϑόλοψ
derived from the Medieval Latin word anthalopus
derived from the Late Greek word antholops, ἀνϑόλοψ

Date

The earliest known usage of antelope in English dates from the 15th century.

Cognates

Dutch antilope, French antilope, German Antilope, Icelandic antilópa, Swedish antilop

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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