Definitions:

1. A large species of antelope found in the savannas and grasslands of eastern and southern Africa, known for their distinctive appearance, featuring long, backward-curving horns and a striking coloration that varies with age and gender. NOUN
   • The sable antelope's distinctive horns curved elegantly backwards.
2. Large black East African antelope with sharp backward-curving horns. NOUN
   • The sable antelope plays a vital ecological role as a herbivore in the savanna ecosystem.

Synonyms:

• hippotragus niger
• spiral-horned antelope
• twisty-horned antelope