gemsbok

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans gemsbok, from Dutch gemsbok, from gems (“chamois”) + bok (“buck”), the former from German Gämse, of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡɛmzˌbɑk/

Noun

gemsbok (plural gemsboks or gemsbok)

  1. A large African antelope (Oryx gazella).

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch gemsbok, from gems (“chamois”) + bok (“buck”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

gemsbok (plural gemsbokke)

  1. gemsbok (Oryx gazella)

Descendants

  • → English: gemsbok

Dutch

Etymology

From gems (“chamois”) +‎ bok (“buck”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

gemsbok m (plural gemsbokken, diminutive gemsbokje n)

  1. gemsbok (Oryx gazella)

Descendants

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