bubaleEtymologyFrom Latin būbalus, from Ancient Greek βούβαλος (boúbalos). Doublet of buffalo and buffle.bubale means Any of several North African antelopes of the genus Alcelaphus. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.nounAny of several North African antelopes of the genus Alcelaphus.Any of several African buffalos of the genus Bubalus.