'antelope' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'antelop,' which was derived from Old French 'antelop,' and ultimately from Medieval Latin 'ant(h)alopus.'

'antelop' changed from the Old French word 'antelop' and eventually became the modern English word 'antelope.'

Initially, it referred to a mythical creature with saw-like horns, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a real animal.