springbok

See also: Springbok

English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans springbok, from Dutch springbok, from springen (“to jump, spring”) + bok (“buck, billy goat, antelope”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɒk/
  • (US) enPR: sprĭngʹbäk, IPA(key): /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɔk/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

springbok (plural springbok or springboks)

  1. A small, fast antelope native to southern Africa, Antidorcas marsupialis.

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch springbok, equivalent to spring +‎ bok.

Pronunciation

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Noun

springbok (plural springbokke)

  1. springbok

Descendants

  • → English: springbok

Dutch

Etymology

From springen (“to spring”) +‎ bok (“buck, billy goat, antelope”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

springbok m (plural springbokken, diminutive springbokje n)

  1. the springbok, Antidorcas marsupialis

Descendants

Further reading

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