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gemsbok Definition

gems·bok (gemz′bäk′)

noun pl. -·bok′ or -·boks′

a large antelope (Oryx gazella) of S Africa, with long, straight horns and a tufted tail

Etymology: Afrik < Ger gemsbock < gemse, chamois < OHG *gamuz < LL camox (see chamois) + bock, buck

gemsbok Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

steak: I had gemsbok steak and she had a kebab with zebra, crocodile, ostrich and kudu on it.

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