About The Word Springbok
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Springbok
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What's The Definition Of Springbok?
[n] South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
Synonyms | Synonyms for Springbok: Antidorcas euchore | Antidorcas marsupialis | springbuck Related Terms | Find terms related to Springbok: See Also | Antidorcas | gazelle | genus Antidorcas Springbok In Webster's Dictionary \Spring"bok`\, Springbuck \Spring"buck`\, n. [D.
springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A South African gazelle ({Gazella euchore}) noted for its
graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of
springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white
dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the
rump and tail. Called also {springer}. [Written also
{springboc}, and {springbock}.]
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