n. [ D. hertebeest. See Hart, and Beast. ] 1. (Zool.) A large South African antelope (Alcelaphus caama), formerly much more abundant than it is now. The face and legs are marked with black, the rump with white. [ Written also hartebeest, and hartebest. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Any anteleope of the genus Alcelaphus and certain species of Darnaliscus. [ PJC ]