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springbok

Syllabification: (spring·bok)
Pronunciation: /ˈspriNGˌbäk/

Definition of springbok

noun

  • a gazelle with a characteristic habit of leaping (pronking) when disturbed, forming large herds on arid plains in southern Africa.
    • Antidorcas marsupialis, family Bovidae

Origin:

late 18th century: from Afrikaans, from Dutch springen 'to spring' + bok 'antelope'

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