Addax

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A large, pale-coloured antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) native to the Sahara Desert.

“The addax is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ad·dax

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “addax”.

adad adda dada

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