pallah
/ˈpalə/ /ˈpɑːlə/(also pala, palla) Now rare
noun
The impala, Aepyceros melampus, a graceful, reddish antelope found chiefly in woodland in southern and eastern Africa, the male of which has lyre-shaped horns.
Origin
Early 19th century. From Setswana phala red antelope (plural diphala). Compare Sepedi phala red antelope, Southern Sotho phalè bull, phalla to run.