Steenbok Definition
stēnbŏk, stān-
steenboks
noun
Webster's New World
A small antelope (Raphicerus campestris) of southern and eastern African grasslands, having a brownish coat, large ears, and short pointed horns in the male.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Raphicerus campestris
- steinbok
Other Word Forms of Steenbok
Noun
Singular:
steenbok
Plural:
steenboksOrigin of Steenbok
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Afrikaans from Middle Dutch steenboc ibex steen stone stāi- in Indo-European roots boc buck
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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