Bubal

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A North African hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus buselaphus), now extinct.

“The bubal hartebeest was declared extinct in the 20th century.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bu·bal

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Anagrams of Bubal

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babul

Words one letter different

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bubas pubal tubal

Words you can make from Bubal

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babu balu baul blab blub bual buba bulb

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