About The Word Ibex
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Ibex
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What's The Definition Of Ibex?
[n] wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and North Africa having large recurved horns
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ibex: Capra ibex Related Terms | Find terms related to Ibex: See Also | wild goat Ibex In Webster's Dictionary \I"bex\, n.; pl. E. {Ibexes}, L. {Ibices}. [L., a kind of
goat, the chamois.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of several species of wild goats having very large,
recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called also
{steinbok}.
Note: The Alpine ibex ({Capra ibex}) is the best known. The
Spanish, or Pyrenean, ibex ({C. Hispanica}) has
smoother and more spreading horns.
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