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bontebok

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒntəbɒk/

Definition of bontebok

noun (plural same or bonteboks)

  • an antelope with a mainly reddish-brown coat and white face, found in eastern South Africa. It belongs to the same species as the blesbok.
    • Damaliscus dorcas dorcas, family Bovidae

Origin:

late 18th century: from Afrikaans, from Dutch bont 'pied' + bok 'buck'

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